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The Belmont Health & Rehabilitation

540 BELMONT DRIVE, COLUMBUS, IN, 47201
(812) 669-5500
180 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections1/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
180
CMS facility ID
155133
Care type
Nursing home
County
Bartholomew
Facility name
The Belmont Health & Rehabilitation
Street address
540 BELMONT DRIVE
City / state / ZIP
Columbus, IN 47201
Phone
(812) 669-5500

The Belmont Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Columbus, Indiana. It is licensed for 180 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Indiana (92 beds).

It is one of 10 senior care facilities in Columbus and 507 skilled nursing facilities across Indiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited The Belmont Health & Rehabilitation 38 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Government - County

Registered owners & officers

Columbus Regional Hospital
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2014
Bickel, James
Officer · Operational control — since 2025
Chastain, Denise
Officer — since 2025
Columbus Realty Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Desonia, Becky
Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Doup, David
Director — since 2026
Ellison, Zack
Director — since 2013
Hubbard, Heather
Officer · Operational control — since 2026
Kiser, Raymond
Officer · Operational control — since 2025
Magnolia Health Management Viii Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Magnolia Health Systems 71 Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Magnolia Health Systems 72 Llc
Mortgage holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Magnolia Health Systems Inc
Operational control — since 2018
Michael, Donald
Director — since 2009
Paracha, Ibrar
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Reed, Stuart
Operational control — since 2018
Reed, Tyler
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Schumaker, Kevina
Director — since 2022
Shedd, Frederick
Director — since 2012
Trapp, Don
Director — since 2017

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1972-09-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
5 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-09-30
Nurse staffing
3.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$527 per day (≈ $16,020/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
70% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 18% private/other
Occupancy
55% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
41% above the IN median of $373/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
180
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-09-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0692
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-08-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-11
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (33 citations)
2025-05-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-21
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-28
2024-09-24Health inspection5 citations
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-09
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-10-09
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-09
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-09
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-05-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-05-20
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-05-20
2023-07-13Health inspection7 citations
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0757
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-07
2025-09-30Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0100
E · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-12-29
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-12-29
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-12-29
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-12-29
K-0930
E · No harm found
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Corrected 2026-01-09
2024-09-24Fire-safety inspection10 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-11-12
K-0100
E · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-11-12
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-12
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-11-12
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-12
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-11-12
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-11-12
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-11-12
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-12
K-0930
E · No harm found
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Corrected 2024-11-12
2023-07-13Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-09-01
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-01
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 155133.
What people say on Google.
3.929 ratings on Google
★Larry Decker · 2026-03-16 · via Google

“Beware do not be fooled by the fancy exterior and the upgraded interior. If only what was inside with the employees, it would be fantastic, but that’s not the case your turnover and employees will make your heads then as to day-to-day who’s going to be taking care of you if you’re looking for an all-around good place unless you just want the amenities of the building this is not a good place to go…”

★Shannon Crabtree · 2025-06-06 · via Google

“My grandmother stayed here after a shoulder replacement surgery. They did not input her care plan into the system and she experienced a delay in her recovery because they did not follow the care plan. Due to the lack of care required to recover from her surgery, she required oxygen, which incurred additional expense as a private pay patient. This was not discussed with the family. A bill came unex…”

★★★★★Jill · 2024-06-04 · via Google

“We brought our mother to The Belmont in early April, and the difference between The Belmont and the previous facility is like night and day. Management is accessible, responsive, and respectful. They listen and hear what you have to say and are very compassionate. If there happen to be any issues, Azra, Jessica, and Brittany work as a team to provide solutions. The Belmont does an exceptional job…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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