Columbus Healthcare Center
Columbus, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365686) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 5 totaling $215,120 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (614) 276-4400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Columbus Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Columbus Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.1%.
Columbus Healthcare Center has 5 federal fines on record totaling $215,120.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Columbus Healthcare Center is a 100-bed nursing home in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with an average daily census of 94.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on November 1, 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, Columbus Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $215,120.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility.
Columbus Healthcare Center is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Columbus Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 44.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $215,120.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is present in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is a 100-bed facility with an average daily population of 94.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on November 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (1 star), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (614) 276-4400 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at (614) 276-4400 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365686?state=OH.
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.