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 20 of 20 citations

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 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
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 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 September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.