All citations for Life Care Center Of Columbia

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 19, 2025

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 16, 2024).

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

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2024).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2024).

  4. 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 May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2024).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2024).

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

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

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

    Health citation F-0553, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2024).

  7. 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 May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2024).

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2024).

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

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2024).

  10. 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 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 8, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2024).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2024).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2024).

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.