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 10 of 10 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  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 June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).

  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 June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2025).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    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.