Trucare Living Centers-Columbus
1511 Montezuma Street · Columbus, TX · 78934 · 9797330500
104 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
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 March 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2022
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 10, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 10, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 10, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676229 · certified since July 30, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.