L.M.C.- Extended Care
815 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072 · (803) 359-5181
Non profit - Corporation · 352 certified beds
L.M.C.- Extended Care has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 3 citations (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $30,021 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 July 25, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 25, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.July 25, 2025 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.July 25, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 25, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 8, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 3, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $6,032July 3, 2024
- Fine of $23,989September 26, 2023
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 | 3.86 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.20 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.4% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 352 |
| Average residents per day | 290.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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