Columbus Alzheimer's Care Ctr

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0324 3 times since 2022.

• Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2022.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2022.

• Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0271 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

• Citation K0753. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

CMS stopped payment for new admissions from April 2, 2025, for 13 days.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

177 of 924 Ohio homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

• Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2025.

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CMS fine of $26,685 on March 10, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0610. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

• Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0919 2 times since 2022.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0680. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2022.

• Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0567. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0679 2 times since 2022.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation F0843. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0013. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0711 2 times since 2022.

• Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation K0232. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0729. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2022.

• Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2022.

• Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2022.

• Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2022.

• Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2022.

• Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2022.

• Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2022.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2022.

• Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2022.

• Citation E0001. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2022.

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