Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community
300 North St, Columbus, TX 78934
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How Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community Compares
Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community is a 137-bed for-profit nursing facility in Columbus, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.3%) is above the Texas average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 137 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 50% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Columbus, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.0% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6% (119% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 8.3% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3% (155% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — worse than the Texas average of 3.8% (62% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.3% — better than the Texas average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community with other nursing homes in Columbus.
How is Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.0% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.3% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 50% occupancy across 137 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community lag behind other Columbus options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Columbus
Columbus sits in Colorado County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 4,694 (22.0%)
- Median age
- 43.1 years
- Median household income
- $52,663
- Median home value
- $131,400
Demographics for Colorado County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Columbus.
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