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Trucare Living Centers-Columbus

1511 Montezuma Street, Columbus, TX 78934

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Trucare Living Centers-Columbus is a nursing home in Columbus, Texas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  2. Health inspection on July 31, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • 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 August 17, 2026.

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  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  4. Health inspection on April 24, 2026

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 April 27, 2026.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2025.

    • 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 April 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 27, 2026.

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  5. Fire safety inspection on April 24, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 28, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.

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  6. Health inspection on March 19, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • 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 April 23, 2026.

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  7. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  10. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  12. Health inspection on February 6, 2025

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 March 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 March 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2025.

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  13. Fire safety inspection on February 6, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 February 28, 2025.

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  14. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing 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 3 of 5.

  15. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.9 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.

  16. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  17. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • 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 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  18. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  19. Health inspection on January 19, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2024.

    • Citation F0814. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2024.

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  20. Fire safety inspection on January 19, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 February 6, 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 February 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2024.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(979) 733-0500
Last standard health inspection
April 24, 2026 (6 months ago)
Certified beds
104
Residents per day, on average
68.8
Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Legal business name
Fannin County Hospital Authority
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Texas average (14 vs 28).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Trucare Living Centers-Columbus last inspected?

CMS lists April 24, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Trucare Living Centers-Columbus have?

CMS lists 14 health citations since January 19, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Trucare Living Centers-Columbus been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Trucare Living Centers-Columbus?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Trucare Living Centers-Columbus a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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