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Nursing homes in Columbia County, Florida
Columbia County, Florida, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 418 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 76 health deficiencies over three cycles, 18.2 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $25K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Columbia County | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 694 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 18.2 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $25K | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solaris Healthcare Lake City | Lake City | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 12.5 | $25K | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Lake Montgomery Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lake City | 95 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11.6 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Baya Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Lake City | 90 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 24.4 | — | 26 May 2026 |
| Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Lake City | 113 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 24.8 | — | 10 Apr 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 7 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 6 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | 5 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Aston Health (1), Excelsior Care Group (1), Solaris Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Columbia County, Florida?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 418 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Columbia County have the highest CMS ratings?
Solaris Healthcare Lake City (4 stars), Lake Montgomery Health and Rehabilitation Center (3 stars), Baya Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (2 stars)
How do Columbia County nursing homes compare with Florida?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 18.2 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.