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Complaint Investigation

Columbus Health And Rehab

May 21, 2026 · Columbus, WI · 825 Western Ave.
Citations 8
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 50
Provider ID 525445
Healthcare Facility
Columbus Health And Rehab
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Inspection Summary

Columbus Health and Rehab in Columbus, WI — inspection on May 21, 2026.

Found 8 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

FF0585
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Columbus Health and Rehab in Columbus, WI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0585 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Columbus Health and Rehab.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-15.

Federal health inspectors cited Columbus Health and Rehab in Columbus, WI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0607 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Columbus Health and Rehab.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-15.

Federal health inspectors cited Columbus Health and Rehab in Columbus, WI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Columbus Health and Rehab.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-15.

Federal health inspectors cited Columbus Health and Rehab in Columbus, WI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0610 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Columbus Health and Rehab.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-15.

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Federal health inspectors cited Columbus Health and Rehab in Columbus, WI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Columbus Health and Rehab.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-15.

Federal health inspectors cited Columbus Health and Rehab in Columbus, WI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Columbus Health and Rehab.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-15.

Federal health inspectors cited Columbus Health and Rehab in Columbus, WI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0804 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Columbus Health and Rehab.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-15.

Federal health inspectors cited Columbus Health and Rehab in Columbus, WI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Columbus Health and Rehab.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-15.

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, WI, (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 Columbus Health and Rehab or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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