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.
Last standard health inspection on record
June 9, 2025
Showing 1 to 25 of 35 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
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.
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2026).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).
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.