Life Care Center of Columbia

Nursing Home · Columbia, TN

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number445236

Contact & location

841 W. James Campbell Blvd.
Columbia, TN 38401
Maury County
Phone
(931) 388-5035
ZIP code
38401 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
123
Residents per day
94.9 (77% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Columbia Operations, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
September 28, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.88 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.55 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.23 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.10 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.42 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
51.3 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 13, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
6 health · 9 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-13 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2021-12-08 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-22
2021-12-08 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-22
2019-04-24 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-05-30
2019-04-24 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-05-30

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Whiteside, Brandon (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Life Care Center of Columbia?

Life Care Center of Columbia has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Tennessee.

How many beds does Life Care Center of Columbia have?

It has 123 certified beds and cares for about 95 residents per day.

Has Life Care Center of Columbia been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Life Care Center of Columbia?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Columbia?

(931) 388-5035. The facility is located at 841 W. James Campbell Blvd., Columbia, TN 38401.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.