THE COLUMNS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
The Columns Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the facility's quality of care. They rank #164 out of 264 nursing homes in Louisiana, placing them in the bottom half of the state, although they are the only option available in Catahoula County. Unfortunately, the facility is worsening, with the number of issues increasing from 8 in 2024 to 12 in 2025. Staffing is a relative strength, with a 3 out of 5 rating and a turnover rate of 38%, which is better than the state average. However, there have been concerning incidents, such as medications being improperly stored, including loose pills and expired supplies, and a resident not having their call light within reach, which could leave them feeling insecure and unsupported.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Louisiana
- #164/264
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 38% turnover. Near Louisiana's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Louisiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 23 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Louisiana. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 26 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (38%)
10 points below Louisiana average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Louisiana average (2.4)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
Near Louisiana avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 26 deficiencies on record
May 2025
11 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received reasonable accommodation of needs by failing to ensure the call light was accessible by a resident ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to inform each resident of the charges for services for which the residents may be responsible for paying for 2 (#45 and #70) of 2 (#45 and #7...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0605
(Tag F0605)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the physician documented a clinical rationale for a denial of a dose reduction for 2 (#37 and #51) of 5 (#24, #37, #45, #50, and #51...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the person-centered care plan was implemented for 1 (Resident #45) of 26 sampled residents.
Findings:
Review of Resident #45's medic...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's comprehensive care plan was revised after a quarterly assessment for 1 (Resident #45) of 26 sampled resid...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was unable to carry out ADLs received the necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hyg...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0687
(Tag F0687)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide foot care and treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice for a resident with Diabetes. The facil...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** F692
Based on interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure that a Resident maintained acceptable parameters of nutr...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure menus were followed in order to meet the nutritional needs of residents who required a puree diet. The facility failed to follow the r...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety by failing to ensure:
1.
Food w...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principles. The facility failed to ensure:
1. ...
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Apr 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from resident to resident physi...
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Nov 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a resident's person-centered plan of care f...
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Aug 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from resident to resident physi...
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Mar 2024
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure that each Resident was treated with respect a...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment by failing to ensure a resident (Resident #53) personal furniture was maintained in g...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure their grievance policy and procedure was followed by failing to complete a grievance for 1 (#62) of 23 sampled residents.
Findings:
T...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement a person-centered care plan for recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) for 1 (#25) of 1 (#25) residents reviewed for UTIs. Find...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents who were unable to carry out AD...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that food was properly stored in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The facility failed to ensure that ex...
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May 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure pain management was provided to residents who r...
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Feb 2023
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Resident #71
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident assessments were accurate for 1 (Resident #71) of 34 sampled residents.
Findings:
Review of Res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person centered care plan to meet a Resident's medical needs for 1 (#63) of 34 sampled residents. The facility fail...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility failed to review and revise a Resident's care plan to include significant weig...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that a resident with an indwelling urinary cat...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Deficiency Text Not Available
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Louisiana facilities.
- • 38% turnover. Below Louisiana's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 26 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
- • Grade F (35/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is The Columns Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns THE COLUMNS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Louisiana, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is The Columns Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Staffed?
CMS rates THE COLUMNS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 38%, compared to the Louisiana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at The Columns Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?
State health inspectors documented 26 deficiencies at THE COLUMNS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 26 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates The Columns Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?
THE COLUMNS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by VENZA CARE MANAGEMENT, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 140 certified beds and approximately 93 residents (about 66% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in JONESVILLE, Louisiana.
How Does The Columns Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Compare to Other Louisiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Louisiana, THE COLUMNS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 2.4, staff turnover (38%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting The Columns Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the substantiated abuse finding on record.
Is The Columns Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, THE COLUMNS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Louisiana. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at The Columns Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Stick Around?
THE COLUMNS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 38%, which is about average for Louisiana nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was The Columns Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Ever Fined?
THE COLUMNS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is The Columns Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center on Any Federal Watch List?
THE COLUMNS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.