CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
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CMS CCN 4452362026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Life Care Center Of Columbia

CMS lists this provider in Columbia, TN, with 123 certified beds, an overall rating of 4/5, and 15 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.

841 W. James Campbell Blvd. · Columbia, TN 38401 · Maury County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds123CMS provider file
Recent citation rows15current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Life Care Center Of Columbia survey cycles in this release

CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Life Care Center Of Columbia in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-05-1322026-05-134
Cycle 22021-12-0822021-12-082
Cycle 32019-04-2422019-04-243
02 / CITATION DETAIL

Life Care Center Of Columbia citations in the current release

CMS reports 15 citation rows, including 0 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 1 tag code appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-05-13 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-12
2026-05-13 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-12
2026-05-13 · FIREK0222Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-28
2026-05-13 · FIREK0345Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-13
2026-05-13 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05
2026-05-13 · FIREK0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-29
2021-12-08 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-01-22
2021-12-08 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-01-22
2021-12-08 · FIREK0712Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-01-22
2021-12-08 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-01-22
2019-04-24 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-05-30
2019-04-24 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-05-30
2019-04-24 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-05-30
2019-04-24 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-05-30
2019-04-24 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-05-30
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

CMS penalties reported for Life Care Center Of Columbia

The August 2026 file contains 0 penalty rows and $0 in listed fines for this provider record.

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Ownership disclosures for Life Care Center Of Columbia

CMS matched 4 ownership disclosure rows to Life Care Center Of Columbia; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.

  • WHITESIDE, BRANDONIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/26/2018
  • CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/06/2006
  • THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/06/2006
  • LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/03/2006

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Staffing hours and turnover for Life Care Center Of Columbia

CMS reports 3.88 total nurse hours and 0.55 RN hours per resident day for this provider.

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.88per resident day
RN hours0.55per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.42per resident day
Staff turnover51.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Facilities published near Life Care Center Of Columbia

The local peer set contains 3 other published facility records near Columbia, TN, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.

Open the Columbia ledger →
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