All citations for Columbia Health Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 8, 2026

Showing 1 to 18 of 18 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

    The home is disputing this citation.

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0221, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0364, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).

    The home is disputing this citation.

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (April 29, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 21, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 27, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.