Columbus Healthcare Center
4301 Clime Road North · Columbus, OH · 43228 · 6142764400
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $42,296 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $121,205 |
Inspection citations (59 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 17, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 17, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 17, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F June 17, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 22, 2024 | Fine | $42,296 |
| June 17, 2024 | Fine | $62,108 |
| February 23, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| February 23, 2024 | Payment Denial | 20 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365686 · certified since November 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.