The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Columbus Alzheimer’s Care Center
Registered name: COLUMBUS ALZHEIMER'S CARE CTR
COLUMBUS, OH · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Columbus Alzheimer’s Care Center has a 2 out of 5 overall star rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 3-star staffing rating; reported nurse staffing is 3.10 hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. It also has a recent federal penalty, $26,685 in fines over the last 24 months, and inspection citations related to abuse/neglect protection, accident hazards/supervision, and activities programming.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1046 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 10, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $26,685recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1046.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.61
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.46
- Nurse aides
- 2.04
- Weekend nursing
- 2.88
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.9%4.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.6%0.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.7%2.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.4%9.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5%6.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.4%33.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.5%17.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
100%100%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.7%83.3%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—22.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—37%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to make sure its activities program was led by a qualified professional. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 680 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,685 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $26,685 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 13 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 10, 2025
- $26,685
Federal fine
Mar 10, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2020
Now operated by Columbus Alzheimer's Care Center, previously Columbus Alzheimers Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LIONSTONE CARE · 24 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 96.2 residents on an average day (97% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.