C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone
2200 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29203 · (803) 737-5300
Government - State · 252 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell and Stone has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 4 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It was fined 4 times in the last three years, $239,350 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 15, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 15, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 15, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 15, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.May 15, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 18, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 15, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 15, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 12, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.January 12, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,361December 18, 2025
- Fine of $53,196May 15, 2025
- Fine of $10,036July 15, 2024
- Fine of $165,757January 12, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 16 daysStarting June 14, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | South Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.20 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.07 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.35 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.79 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 252 |
| Average residents per day | 57.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- NHC Healthcare - Parklane Columbia · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Wildewood Downs Columbia · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- PruittHealth- Blythewood Columbia · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- White Oak Manor - Columbia Columbia · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare Columbia · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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