About the Community

Community Highlights:

• Capital city of Columbia, South Carolina with central location to numerous southeastern cities in NC, GA, and FL; favorable economic environment and cultural diversity
• South Carolina ranked as one of the fastest growing states in the country
• Top-rated public school districts with several private school or charter school options
• As home to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, SEC Division I sporting events
• Top-quality entertainment at Colonial Life Arena and the Koger Center for the Arts
• Energetic nightlife in the Congaree Vista and diverse local businesses throughout the Main Street District and beyond
• Popular attractions such as Riverbanks Zoo and Soda City Market every Saturday morning
• National parks and limitless outdoor recreational opportunities with proximity to Lake Murray and the Congaree Riverwalk

West Columbia, South Carolina is located in the Midlands of South Carolina, which is an affordable, family friendly community. Its central location, favorable economic environment, cultural diversity and recreation opportunities make the Columbia area an ideal place to work, live and play.

About Us

Lexington Medical Center is a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It anchors a health care network that includes six community medical centers and employs a staff of more than 8,500 health care professionals. The hospital is ranked best hospital in the Columbia Metro and #2 hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report and was named one of the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” by SC Biz News, in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group. Lexington Medical Cancer Center is an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence and has a clinical research and education affiliation with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina's first HeartCARE Center. The network also has an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer's care center and more than 70 physician practices. The hospital delivers more than 4,000 babies each year and performs more than 25,000 surgeries. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.

We've been named Columbia's "Best Place to Have a Baby," "Best Hospital" and one of the "Top 25 Best Hospitals to Work for in the U.S.," honors all made possible by a dedicated, talented team of health care professionals and staff. Patient care and satisfaction is a focus, and scores are consistently ranked in the top 15% in the nation.

Exceptional Care, Where You Live

• 7,000+ health care professionals.
• 70 doctor's offices.
• 6 community medical and urgent care centers.
• Occupational health center.
• The largest extended care facility in the Carolinas.
• A specialized care center for Alzheimer's.

When Lexington County Hospital opened in 1971 as a nonprofit hospital, it quickly became a healthcare leader. More than 50 years later, we continue to serve our community as a local, independent, nonprofit hospital.

A History of Firsts

We were the first area hospital with satellite health facilities and established the first community health education department. We opened the state’s first satellite outpatient facility with services including surgery, urgent care, lab, radiology and physical therapy.

Growing to Meet Needs

By the 1980s, the now-called Lexington Medical Center offered community programs including education on managing disease and learning healthcare skills, such as newborn care and home nursing.

Community Medical Centers

In the 1990s, we established four community medical centers in small towns around Lexington County to provide residents with easier access to top-notch healthcare. In 2001, we opened our largest community medical center in Lexington. The center is larger than the hospital was in 1971.

Advanced Technology & Medical Firsts

Today, we are a modern medical complex. Our patients have access to advanced technology, leading-edge techniques.

Community-Based

Our mission is the same as it was when we opened our doors in 1971: to provide quality health services that meet the needs of our community. We believe that commitment to the health of our community really makes a difference — and we show it every day.