All citations for Laurels of West Columbus, the

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

June 9, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 72 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
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 J.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (August 18, 2025).
Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
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 June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
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 June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
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 June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
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 June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2023).
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 February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2023).
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 February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0371, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0252, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
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 June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
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 February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2023).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2023).
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 February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2023).
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 December 21, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 21, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 25, 2021).
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 July 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 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.