Nhc Healthcare, Columbia

101 Walnut Lane · Columbia, TN · 38401 · 9313813112

106 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Healthcare Corporation

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

No standard inspection in over 2 years

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Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 66
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 66
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 25
Context 5% 85

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.623.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.500.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.20≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year46%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (6 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected December 14, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E November 3, 2021

    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 December 9, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E November 3, 2021

    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 December 9, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F November 3, 2021

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 14, 2021 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2020

    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 January 28, 2020 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E January 8, 2020

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 28, 2020 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445109 · certified since June 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.