Trucare Living Centers-Columbus
1511 Montezuma Street, Columbus, TX 78934 · (979) 733-0500
For profit - Individual · 104 certified beds
Trucare Living Centers-Columbus has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 6 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 24, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 24, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 24, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.April 24, 2026 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 24, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 24, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.April 24, 2026 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 31, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 19, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.January 19, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.January 19, 2024 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.41 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.31 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.74 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.36 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 46.4% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 104 |
| Average residents per day | 70.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community Columbus · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Arbor Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Eagle Lake · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Parkview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Weimar · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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