All citations for Columbus Alzheimer's Care Ctr

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

July 9, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 60 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

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

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2026).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

  6. 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 July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2026).

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

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0680, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0729, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (February 12, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2022).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2022).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2022).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2022).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2022).

  22. 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 22, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2022).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

  25. 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 July 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2026).

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.