nursing home in Lexington, SC
L.m.c.- Extended Care
815 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072 · (803) 359-5181
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
L.m.c.- Extended Care at a glance
L.m.c.- Extended Care is a 352-bed non-profit nursing home in Lexington, South Carolina (Lexington County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the South Carolina average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 25, 2025) found 3 health citations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $30,021.
Nursing staff turnover is 41.4% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 352
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- December 17, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Lexington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425321
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.86 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.53 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.13 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.39 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41.4% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 32.6% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 30 | 42.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $30,021 | $14,833 | $30,972 | Average |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 352 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 290 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 82.5% | 87.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.7% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 29.2% | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8.6% | 11.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.8% | 12.7% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.7% | 3.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 27.3% | 21% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 7.9% | 16.7% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.9% | 90.6% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.4% | 91.7% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.8% | 78% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.4% | 81.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2025 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 22, 2025 |
| July 25, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 22, 2025 |
| July 25, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 22, 2025 |
| July 25, 2025 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 22, 2025 |
| April 8, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 7, 2025 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2024 |
| July 3, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2024 |
| September 26, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected September 18, 2023 |
| May 27, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 23, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $30,021 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | Fine | $6,032 |
| September 26, 2023 | Fine | $23,989 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/1989 |
| CABALTICA, REX BENJAMIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| GILL, KATHRYN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2018 |
| HOFFMAN III, RONALD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| CABALTICA, REX BENJAMIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| GILL, KATHRYN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2018 |
| CABALTICA, REX BENJAMIN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CABALTICA, REX BENJAMIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| GILL, KATHRYN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2018 |
| HOFFMAN III, RONALD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is L.m.c.- Extended Care's rating?
L.m.c.- Extended Care has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for South Carolina nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did L.m.c.- Extended Care receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a South Carolina average of 3.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does L.m.c.- Extended Care accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns L.m.c.- Extended Care?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is L.m.c.- Extended Care and how do I contact it?
L.m.c.- Extended Care is at 815 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072. Phone: (803) 359-5181.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.