All citations for Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus

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

August 21, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 40 citations

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

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

    Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0133, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2025).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 9, 2025).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

  6. 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 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

  8. 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 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

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

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

  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 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

  15. 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 August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

  18. 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 August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

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

    Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0922, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2025).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2024).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2024).

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

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2024).

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.