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Columbus Healthcare Center
4301 Clime Road North, Columbus, OH 43228
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 100 beds, Columbus Healthcare Center serves Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1986.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 71 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (23, 29, 19 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 71.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 6 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $215K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 44.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Franklin Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 71 | 38 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 71.0 | 48.7 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.1% | 46.9% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $215,120 | $13,870 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (57 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Mar 2026, 17 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×6 D ×44 E ×13 F ×8
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 4 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 | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0761 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | 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 | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Mar 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 4 Oct 2021 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2026 | Fine | $26,685 | |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Fine | $67,230 | |
| 22 Aug 2024 | Fine | $42,296 | |
| 17 Jun 2024 | Fine | $62,108 | |
| 23 Feb 2024 | Payment denial | — | 20 days |
| 23 Feb 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.1%, RNs 50.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.3% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.4% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.8% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Clime Leasing Co., Llc. Chain: Communicare Health (110 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Option Op Co LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/19/2008 |
| Clime Management Co. LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/2008 |
| Clime Management Co. LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2025 |
| Hc Real Estate Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/2008 |
| Omg Re Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/2008 |
| Rrw, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/2008 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Franklin County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darby Glenn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Hilliard | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 25.3 | — | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Highbanks Care Center | Columbus | 56 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 28.6 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Majestic Care of Columbus LLC | Columbus | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 20.0 | $111K | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Mohun Health Care Center | Columbus | 72 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 16.7 | — | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Robert A Barnes Center | Reynoldsburg | 25 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 84.0 | — | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Trueman Pointe Care Center | Hilliard | 72 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 15.3 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Wesley Glen Health Services Corp | Columbus | 56 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 21.4 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Wesley Woods At New Albany | New Albany | 16 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 75.0 | — | 23 Dec 2025 |
All 57 facilities in Franklin County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Columbus Healthcare Center been cited for?
71 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Columbus Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $215K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Columbus Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Columbus Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Communicare Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Second Option Op Co LLC and Clime Management Co. LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Columbus Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.