Belmont Health & Rehabilitation, The
Columbus, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155133) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (812) 669-5500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Belmont Health & Rehabilitation in Columbus, Indiana has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Belmont Health & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.74 hours per resident per day, including only 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
Belmont Health & Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
About this facility
Belmont Health & Rehabilitation is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Columbus, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1972. The facility is licensed for 180 beds and reports an average daily population of 136.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Belmont holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 3, a Quality Measure (QM) rating of 2, and a Staffing rating of 1. The low staffing rating reflects reported nurse staffing levels of 3.73757 total nurse hours per resident per day, including only 0.30660 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the data provided for this facility. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
Families evaluating this facility should note the below-average overall rating and the low staffing rating and turnover figures alongside the clean fines/penalties record when making comparisons. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; verify current figures directly at the official listing before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Belmont Health & Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.74 hours per resident per day, with only 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 45.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on record for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Belmont Health & Rehabilitation is certified for 180 beds and reports an average of 136.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a county government entity; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (2 stars), Health Inspection (3 stars), Quality Measures (2 stars), and Staffing (1 star), each reflecting a different aspect of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at 8126695500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8126695500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155133?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.