Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community
300 North St · Columbus, TX · 78934 · 9797322347
137 certified beds For profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.23 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,412 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 9, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G March 17, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 9, 2025 | Fine | $8,412 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675996 · certified since December 8, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.