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HIGHBANKS CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (COLUMBUS, Ohio)

111 LAZELLE ROAD EAST, COLUMBUS, Ohio 43235

Phone: 6148882021

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
56
Avg Residents/Day
51.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Franklin
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing2/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityOhio AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.800.64+0.15
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.233.71-0.48
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.4/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover62.5%49%-

Health Citation History

16 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-17Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-17Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-17Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-17Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-17Resident Rights DeficienciesAssure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

10 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-19Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-28Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-17Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-17Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-17Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-17Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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