Forest Acres Post Acute

    2601 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.2ยท124 reviews

    Outstanding therapy and attentive staff

    I had a very positive stay - the therapy team was outstanding and helped me regain strength, and the nurses/CNAs and activities staff were consistently friendly and attentive. Rooms were clean and comfortable, meals were excellent, and the activity programs kept me engaged. Administration and housekeeping were professional and responsive; I'd recommend this facility for short-term rehab or longer stays.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.23ยท(124)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Strong physical and occupational therapy
    • Effective short-term rehabilitation outcomes
    • Engaging, well-run activities program
    • Compassionate and personable direct-care staff
    • Attentive and professional therapists
    • Helpful front-desk and admissions personnel
    • Accommodating meal service and dietary staff
    • Clean and comfortable resident rooms
    • Supportive social-services coordination
    • Housekeeping available and responsive (in many instances)
    • Positive teamwork between clinical and therapy teams
    • Meaningful recreational programming and special events
    • Individualized therapy and discharge planning

    Cons

    • Chronic understaffing and high patient-to-staff ratios
    • Delays in responding to call lights and resident requests
    • Inconsistent incontinence-care and basic hygiene practices
    • Inconsistent housekeeping and linen-management processes
    • Variation in care quality across shifts and units
    • Gaps in wound and ostomy-care management
    • Weak fall-prevention and bed-safety practices
    • High use of agency/temporary staff leading to discontinuity
    • Documentation accuracy and record-keeping concerns
    • Odor and sanitation concerns in some areas
    • Pest-control concerns in some units
    • Inconsistent leadership responsiveness and family communication
    • Security and valuables-management weaknesses

    Summary of reviews

    Forest Acres Post Acute elicits a strongly mixed set of impressions. On the positive side, the facility is repeatedly recognized for its robust therapy services: physical and occupational therapy teams and short-term rehabilitation programs receive consistent praise for producing measurable recovery and safe discharges home. Many families and former patients highlight individualized therapy plans, hands-on therapists, and good coordination with clinical staff. The activities department is also frequently commended for offering engaging programming and social opportunities that contribute to residentsโ€™ quality of life.

    Direct-care staff generate varied feedback. Numerous comments describe compassionate, attentive nurses and CNAs who take time with residents and support daily needs; these staff are frequently credited with creating a warm, family-like atmosphere. At the same time, reviews point to operational pressures that undermine care consistency. Chronic understaffing, high patient workloads per caregiver, and a substantial use of agency or temporary personnel are recurring themes. These staffing patterns are associated with delays in responding to call lights, inconsistent personal-care routines, and variability in how tasks such as linen changes and bedside assistance are handled.

    Clinical-care quality shows important strengths and weaknesses. Therapy and some nursing teams demonstrate effective clinical skill and positive outcomes, especially for short-term rehab. However, reviewers also describe gaps in wound and ostomy management, inconsistent documentation practices, and concerns about fall-prevention and bedside safety measures. These issues appear linked to staffing levels and to variable practices across shifts; several accounts indicate that nights and understaffed periods are when responsiveness and safety practices decline.

    Dining and activities are generally regarded as strengths. Many reviewers praise the dietary staff for accommodating preferences and providing enjoyable meals; others mention standout activity leaders and specific programs that enhance resident engagement. That said, food quality is not uniformly praised across all accounts and appears to vary by time or unit.

    Facility upkeep and environment receive mixed remarks. Some visitors describe clean, comfortable rooms and responsive housekeeping, while others note sanitation and odor concerns, inconsistent linen availability, and occasional pest-control issues. These contradictions suggest variability in housekeeping and environmental-maintenance processes across units or shifts rather than a uniformly maintained facility.

    Management and governance commentary is similarly mixed. Several reviewers commend newer leadership and specific administrators for improved communication, teamwork, and problem resolution. Conversely, other families describe slow or insufficient responses from leadership when concerns are escalated. There are also serious process-level concerns raised in some accounts, including documentation accuracy and allegations of financial misconduct; a number of reviewers referenced regulatory complaints or plans to pursue external reviews.

    Taken together, the pattern indicates a facility with notable clinical and programmatic strengthsโ€”particularly in rehabilitation and activitiesโ€”tempered by operational weaknesses around staffing, consistency of basic care tasks, sanitation processes, and administrative responsiveness. Prospective residents and families should weigh the strong therapy and activities offerings against the potential for variable day-to-day care, and consider asking management about current staffing ratios, wound/ostomy-care protocols, sanitation audits, and recent regulatory or quality-improvement actions before admission.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
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    • Health Inspection

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    Location

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    Forest Acres Post Acute is located at 2601 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC, 29204.

    About Forest Acres Post Acute

    ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Columbia), also called Forest Acres Post Acute, sits at 2601 Forest Dr. in Columbia, South Carolina, and is known for offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation care in a safe and secure setting, so residents can get help with daily activities, personal care, and medication management day and night, all under the care of certified nurses, licensed medical practitioners, nursing assistants, and physical therapists who work together to make sure everyone's needs are met. The building has rooms like two-bedroom apartments and shared semi-private spaces, all with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, air conditioning, internet, and cable TV, plus the place uses a 24-hour security system and emergency call buttons to keep everyone safe. Those who live here get specialized care, including help with diabetes, wound care, and cardiac rehab, and the staff gives nutritional counseling, respiratory care, speech therapy, occupational and physical therapy, and pain management. There are services for bathing, toileting, help with mobility, laundry, dressing, and regular housekeeping, along with social services to help with emotional needs and programs like fitness, arts and crafts, and educational activities to keep everyone engaged. On top of those, the building is set up with handicap safety features, a sprinkler system, washers and dryers, guest parking, a dining room, a salon/barbershop, a fitness center, and a game room. For folks needing long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, or respite after surgery, injury, or illness, the facility focuses on making things feel as comfortable as possible, and they support both the medical and social sides of care, with registered nurses and licensed staff on site 24 hours a day, specialized areas for those who might wander, and family and resident councils to give everyone a voice. The community has received high marks for quality during inspections and maintains a welcoming approach for each resident, aiming to offer patient-centered care and plenty of ways to stay involved, comfortable, and safe.

    About ProMedica Senior Care

    Forest Acres Post Acute is managed by ProMedica Senior Care.

    Founded in 1959 as ManorCare and acquired by ProMedica in 2018, this Toledo, Ohio-based healthcare system operates approximately 68 senior living communities across 28 states. The company provides skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care (Arden Courts), rehabilitation, hospice, and home health services.

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    Forest Acres Post Acute offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 2601 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204.

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