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

Inspection record 30% of score 76
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 58
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 28
Context 5% 100

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-day3.533.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.350.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.95≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year47%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (10 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024 · found via complaint

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected February 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.