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Belmont Health & Rehabilitation, The

September 30, 2025 · Columbus, IN · 540 Belmont Drive
Citations 2
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 180
Provider ID 155133
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Inspection Summary

BELMONT HEALTH & REHABILITATION, THE in COLUMBUS, IN — inspection on September 30, 2025.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0686
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

During an interview, on 09/29/2025 at 10:25 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 9 indicated the nurses assessed the residents' skin weekly and it was documented in the EMAR/ETAR.

The Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) would check the residents' skin daily and would let the nurse know of any new skin impairments.

The CNAs also completed shower sheets and would document the new skin impairments and let the nurse know.

Once a new skin impairment was identified the nurse would measure the wound, document it in wound management and in a nurse's note, let the wound nurse know, and get a new treatment order.

During an interview, on 09/29/2025 at 2:25 P.M., the Facility Wound Nurse indicated the resident's right ankle wound developed in February 2025.

The wound was a Stage 3 when it was first identified.

The nurses assessed residents' skin weekly in the EMAR/ETAR. If a new wound was identified, then it should be documented in a skin event and a progress note.

The CNAs would document skin impairments on the shower sheets and would notify the nurse.

The resident's ankle wound should have been identified before it was a Stage 3.

The current facility policy, titled SKIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, most recently revised in 2025, was provided by the Regional Director of Operations on 09/30/2025 at 3:48 P.M.

The policy indicated, .The facility will assess/identify the presence of risk factors that may contribute to the development of pressure ulcers.in an effort to prevent skin breakdown and/or further deterioration.Residents who receive assistance with bathing and/or pericare will be observed daily by nursing staff and any observance of red areas, open areas .will be reported to the licensed nurse for further assessment .

This citation relates to intake 2617395. 3.1-49(a)(2)

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Belmont Health & Rehabilitation, The

540 Belmont Drive Columbus, IN 47201

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES

During an interview, on 09/29/2025 at 10:19 A.M, QMA (Qualified Medication Aide) 5 indicated all resident meals, that included breakfast, lunch, and dinner were documented in the resident's clinical record on the computer. If the residents refused a meal or were out of the facility during the meal they were able to document, it also.

The current facility policy titled, Meal Consumption Record was provided by the Assistant Director of Nursing on 09/29/25 4:35 P.M.

The policy indicated, .To provide means to monitor the resident's daily intakes.Percentage of meals consumed daily will be recorded on the document designated by the facility.

This citation relates to Intake 2617395. 3.1-46(a)(1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in COLUMBUS, IN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from BELMONT HEALTH & REHABILITATION, THE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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