LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLUMBIA (COLUMBIA, TN) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection and quality measures are also 4 stars, staffing is 3 stars with reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.84 vs 4.1 hours per resident day), and it had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: December 8, 2021Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8377.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.53
Licensed practical nurses
1.20
Nurse aides
2.11
Weekend nursing
3.43
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.7%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.9%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
33.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.6%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
93.8%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
66.2%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
51%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited June 2018 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2018 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited June 2018 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited December 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D
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 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
Occupancy
91.6 residents on an average day (74% of 123 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.