Columbus Alzheimer's Care Ctr
700 Jasonway Avenue · Columbus, OH · 43214 · 6144597050
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lionstone Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $26,685 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 27, 2024
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
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.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 27, 2024
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.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 27, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 27, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C August 27, 2024
Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected February 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 1, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 10, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
| March 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365839 · certified since June 28, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.