COLUMBUS HEALTHCARE CENTER in COLUMBUS, OH was fined $121,205 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

COLUMBUS HEALTHCARE CENTER (COLUMBUS, OH) — $121,205 in CMS Fines

Outcome: COLUMBUS HEALTHCARE CENTER in COLUMBUS, OH was fined $121,205 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


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


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.


• 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.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.