Trucare Living Centers-Columbus

Name: Trucare Living Centers-Columbus
Address: 1511 MONTEZUMA STREET, Columbus, TX, 78934, US
Telephone: 9797330500

1511 Montezuma Street, Columbus, TX 78934 · Colorado County · 104 certified beds · avg 70 residents/day · certified since Jul 30, 2009

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.86

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (13)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 24, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Apr 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Apr 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Apr 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Apr 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
Apr 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide timely, quality laboratory tests to meet residents' needs.
Mar 19, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint
Feb 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Feb 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Feb 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Feb 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Jan 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · from a complaint
Jan 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. · from a complaint

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2024	2	D
2025	4	D
2026	7	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Texas avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.86	3.46	3.95	top 19% in Texas; top 45% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.35	0.44	0.69	bottom 40% in Texas; bottom 15% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.27	3.04	3.50	top 25% in Texas; bottom 46% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.20	0.34	0.48	bottom 21% in Texas; bottom 12% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	46.4	55.3	45.8	top 37% in Texas; bottom 46% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	0.0	54.6	42.9	—

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.41, RN 0.31, weekend 2.89. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Individual

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Fannin County Hospital Authority	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	05/01/2026
Anderson, Sandy	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2026
Anderson, Sandy	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2026
Anderson, Sandy	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2026
Burnam, Soon	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2026
Burnam, Soon	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2026
Ensign Services INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/13/2026
Keetch, Chad	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2011
Klaus, Bart	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2026
Klaus, Bart	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2026
Klaus, Bart	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2026
Montezuma Street Health Holdings LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2026
Rolling Prairie Healthcare LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2026
Rolling Prairie Healthcare LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/16/2026
Sanderson, Clark	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2026
Standard Bearer Healthcare Op, LP	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2026
The Ensign Group INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2026

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
"What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"How quickly are lab tests done and results acted on when a resident's doctor orders them?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community	1.7 mi	Columbus, TX	★☆☆☆☆	3/5
Parkview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation	12.8 mi	Weimar, TX	★☆☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Arbor Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	14.9 mi	Eagle Lake, TX	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 676229.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Trucare Living Centers-Columbus

1511 Montezuma Street, Columbus, TX 78934 · 9797330500

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
☐ "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "How quickly are lab tests done and results acted on when a resident's doctor orders them?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 676229 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)