Life Care Center Of Columbia
Columbia, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445236) · 123 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 388-5035 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Columbia in Columbia, TN has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Columbia reports total nurse staffing of 3.88 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.3%.
Life Care Center Of Columbia has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Columbia is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, certified since September 1989. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
The facility is certified for 123 beds and reports an average daily census of 94.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Life Care Center Of Columbia holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.876 hours per resident per day, including 0.552 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for this facility, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and consult the Care Compare website for the latest inspection reports and updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Life Care Center Of Columbia has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.876 hours per resident per day, including 0.552 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 51.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 123 beds and has an average daily census of 94.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on September 28, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9313885035 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9313885035 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445236?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.