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 22 of 22 citations

  1. 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 July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

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

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 28, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2024).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2023).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 17, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

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.