The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
COLUMBUS HEALTHCARE CENTER
COLUMBUS, OH · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
2 out of 5 stars overall. Columbus Healthcare Center has a 1-star health inspection rating and 3-star staffing, with reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.33 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day); it also had $42,296 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3338 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $42,296recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3338.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.77
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.66
- Nurse aides
- 1.91
- Weekend nursing
- 3.14
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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
7.9%10.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.4%5.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.9%6.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.4%5.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.8%2.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.1%8.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.5%20.8%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.2%32.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
22.6%18.9%Improving
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
—99%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.2%97.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—39.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
22.4%64.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — 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.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $42,296 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $62,108 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $121,205 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $42,296
Federal fine
Aug 22, 2024
- $62,108
Federal fine
Jun 17, 2024
- 20 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 23, 2024
- $16,801
Federal fine
Feb 23, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 120 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 94.4 residents on an average day (94% of 100 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 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.