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L.M.C.- Extended Care

815 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072

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L.M.C.- Extended Care is a nursing home in Lexington, South Carolina. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(803) 359-5181
Last standard health inspection
July 25, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
352
Residents per day, on average
285.8
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Lexmed, INC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the South Carolina average (14 vs 12).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 28, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    14 of 187 South Carolina homes (7%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

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  3. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  8. 4 citations

    Health inspection on July 25, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.

    • Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.

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  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from July 3, 2024 from $9,280 to $6,032.

  10. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 8, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2024.

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  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  12. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  13. 7 citations

    Health inspection on July 3, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.

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  14. Fine

    July 3, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $6,032 on July 3, 2024.

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  15. 1 citation

    Health inspection on May 27, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 23, 2022.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was L.M.C.- Extended Care last inspected?

CMS lists July 25, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does L.M.C.- Extended Care have?

CMS lists 14 health citations since May 27, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has L.M.C.- Extended Care been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $6,032 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of L.M.C.- Extended Care?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is L.M.C.- Extended Care a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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