Columbus Health and Rehab
825 Western Ave., Columbus, WI 53925
Columbus Health and Rehab, a 50-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Columbus, WI, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #241 of 321 rated homes in WI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.
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- 2 / 5
- Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
- #241 of 321
- In-state rank among rated WI homes
- 3.64
- Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
- 22
- Inspection findings · 1 serious
The verdict
Columbus Health and Rehab, a 50-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Columbus, WI, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #241 of 321 rated homes in WI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
- 2 / 5
- CMS overall · national 3.0
- #241 of 321
- In-state rank among rated WI homes
- 3.64
- Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
- 22
- Inspection findings · 1 serious
CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.
In-state ownership mix · peer inventory
How 323 WI nursing homes split by ownership sector
This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Long-Stay Quality
Facility Information
- Provider Number
- 525445
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Provider Type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Beds
- 50
- Residents
- 39
- In Hospital
- No
- County
- Columbia
- Last Inspection
- May 21, 2026
Staffing Data
How the 3.64 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:
- RN Hours
- 0.77 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
- LPN Hours
- 0.68
- CNA Hours
- 2.18
- Total Nursing Hours
- 3.64 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
- PT Hours
- 0.02
- Nursing Turnover
- 47.8%
- RN Turnover
- 22.2%
What the CMS Record Reveals About Columbus Health and Rehab
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Columbus Health and Rehab ranks #241 of 321 rated nursing homes in WI on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Columbus Health and Rehab operates 50 certified beds in Columbus, WI with approximately 39 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 3★ · quality 2★).
The inspection file contains 22 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Staffing is reported at 3.64 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.77 per resident day.
Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Columbus Health and Rehab falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 47.8% (CMS payroll-based measure).
Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter
The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.
National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.
For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.
Deficiency History (22 most recent)
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 15, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 15, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 15, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 15, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 15, 2026
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.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 15, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 15, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 15, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 2, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 2, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 2, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 2, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 2, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 2, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 2, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 2, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 2, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 5, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 5, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 5, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 5, 2024
Quality Measures
| Measure | Type | Score | Used in Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.5% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.3% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.4% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.5% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.1% | Yes |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | Long Stay | 13.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | Long Stay | 0.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | Long Stay | 0.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Long Stay | 100.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | Long Stay | 6.3% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Long Stay | 96.7% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | Long Stay | 19.4% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Short Stay | 94.4% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Short Stay | 80.3% | No |
Penalty History
No penalties on record.
Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing
Two data-derived peer sets for Columbus Health and Rehab, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.
Similar bed count
Nearest CMS certified bed counts outside WI (50 beds here).
Similar staffing hours
Nearest CMS adjusted total nurse hours per resident day outside WI (3.10 here).
Nearby Nursing Homes in WI
322 other nursing homes are on record in WI; 6 are shown here.
Abbotsford Health Care Center
Abbotsford, WI
Alden Estates of Countryside, Inc
Jefferson, WI
Alden Meadow Park Hcc
Clinton, WI
American Lutheran Home-Menomonie
Menomonie, WI
American Lutheran Home-Mondovi
Mondovi, WI
Amethyst Health of Algoma
Algoma, WI
Understanding Nursing Home Data
What the CMS records show for Columbus Health and Rehab
The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.
- The WI registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View WI registry
- Peer homes near 50 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in WI. Compare a similar-size peer
- CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work
CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.
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Data Sources
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
