Columbia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
1506 North Main Street · Columbia, MS · 39429 · 6017369557
119 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Nexion Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 30, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255227 · certified since March 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.