Columbus Health and RehabCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 825 Western Ave., Columbus, WI 53925
- CCN
- 525445
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 39
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Columbus Health and Rehab an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 21 May 2026. The latest survey cycle has 8 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Wisconsin is 7. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Columbia County median | Wisconsin median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 4 homes in the county, 323 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Wisconsin median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 21 May 2026 | 8 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 12 Mar 2025 | 9 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 5 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 5 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Wisconsin median | Wisconsin average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.64 | 4.00 | 4.21 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.77 | 0.90 | 0.99 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.68 | 0.64 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.18 | 2.58 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.16 | 3.60 | 3.77 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 47.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, Wisconsin median
- 46.2%
- RN turnover in a year
- 22.2%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Wisconsin median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.0% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.5% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.3% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.4% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.5% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.1% | 14.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Columbus Operator LLC
- Chain
- Mission Health Communities (30 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Operator LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 19 Jun 2014 |
| Barres, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Jan 2015 | |
| T and C Capital Assets, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Jan 2015 | |
| Windward Health Partners LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Jan 2015 | |
| Mission Health Communities, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jul 2014 | |
| Wisconsin Operator LLC | Operational/managerial control | 18 Jun 2014 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Columbia County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Health Care Center | Wyocena | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 8 Apr 2026 | |
| Dove Healthcare - Lodi | Lodi | 3 of 5 | 5 | $14,433 | 18 Feb 2026 | |
| Wisconsin Dells Health Services | Wisconsin Dells | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 30 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Columbus Health and Rehab (CCN 525445). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/columbus-health-and-rehab-columbus-wi-525445/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Columbus Health and Rehab last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 21 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 8 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 12 Mar 2025.
- Who operates Columbus Health and Rehab?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Mission Health Communities. The CMS ownership file names Mission Health Communities, LLC and Wisconsin Operator LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Columbus Health and Rehab a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Wisconsin as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.