Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center
8329 Stevens Lane, Columbus, GA 31909 · Muscogee County · (706) 330-5650
84 certified beds, about 51 residents a day · Government - City/county · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115478 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 7, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 11 health citations since July 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.42 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.43 of those hours.
46.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Georgia average 46.0%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
507/23
512/24
112/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 11 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
9D
1E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
December 7, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the policy titled Care Plan Policy, the facility failed to develop a care plan for one resident (R) (R19) related to psychotropic/antianxiety medication use. The sample size was 25 residents.
December 5, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Self-Administered Medications, Treatments, the facility failed to ensure one of 27 sampled residents (R) (R438) was assessed to determine if the practice of self-administration of medications would be safe, that physician's orders were obtained, and that medications were safely secured. The deficient practice had the potential to result in medication errors and to allow access to medications otherwise not prescribed by a physician to other residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, record review, review of the facility's admission Packet, and review of the facility's policy titled, Advance Directive Policy, the facility failed to provide residents and/or their representatives written information with options regarding the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment for three of 33 residents (R) (R437, R438, and R25). This failure denied the residents and/or representatives the opportunity to have choices and preferences with their health care decisions and formulating an Advance Directive.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Care Plans, the facility failed to follow the care plan for oxygen therapy for two of eight residents (R) (R437 and R28). Specifically, the facility failed to follow the care plan for R437 and R28 to ensure the oxygen flow rate was set based on the physician order. The deficient practice had the potential to place the residents at risk for medical complications and a diminished quality of life.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Oxygen Therapy Guidelines, the facility failed to ensure oxygen (O2) was administered according to the physician order for two of eight residents (R) (R28 and R437) receiving oxygen. The deficit practice had the potential to place R28 and R437 at risk for medical complications and a diminished quality of life.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Use of Psychotropic Medication, the facility failed to ensure that psychotropic medications were not ordered as needed (PRN) beyond 14 days, and/or failed to indicate a stop date for the extension for psychotropic medication for one of 27 sampled residents (R) (R25).
July 30, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Receiving & Storing Perishable, Non-Perishable Foods, Dry Storage, the facility failed to label, and date opened food items and properly thaw frozen foods. The deficient practice had the potential to promote foodborne illnesses associated with bacterial growth for 27 of 28 residents consuming an oral diet.
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, CPAP/BIPAP Cleaning/Infection Control, the facility failed to ensure oxygen equipment was properly stored while not in use for two of three Residents (R)#3 and (R#135) receiving Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) respiratory treatment and failed to have a current physician order for one of three residents (R#3) with usage of CPAP. The facility also failed to ensure that oxygen equipment was dated and properly stored for one of three residents R#8. The deficient practice had the potential to increase the probability of respiratory complications for the residents receiving respiratory care and treatment.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, and reveiw of the facility policy titled, Skin Assessment and Documentation, the facility failed to create a baseline care plan that included the minimum healthcare information necessary to properly care for one of 22 sampled residents (R) (R#134) related to assessing and monitoring for a Peripheral Intravenous (PIV) Infiltration that caused a hematoma on the residents left forearm.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provided treatment and care in accordance with professional standards for two of 22 sampled residents (R) (R#134 and 131) related to (1) failed to assess and monitor a Peripheral Intravenous (PIV) Infiltration that cause a hematoma on the resident left forearm for R#134, and (2) and failed to follow physician orders related to weekly skin assessments to monitor for signs and symptoms of an adverse reaction for a resident receiving anticoagulant therapy.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and a review of the facility policy titled, Infection Control Manual, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were maintained for one of three Residents (R) (#11) diagnosed with Clostridium Difficile. This failure had the potential of exposing patients to infections due to cross contamination.
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 1 on December 5, 2024, 1 on July 30, 2023.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.42 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.23 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.99 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.99 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.9% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.46 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.49 on weekdays and 4.23 on weekends, 6% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 20.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.67 in April to June 2025 to 4.42 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.42 | 0.43 | 4.49 | 4.23 | 20.0% | 0 of 90 | 51 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.47 | 0.50 | 4.55 | 4.28 | 15.3% | 0 of 92 | 50 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.32 | 0.44 | 4.40 | 4.12 | 15.1% | 0 of 92 | 48 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.67 | 0.42 | 4.73 | 4.50 | 19.5% | 0 of 91 | 42 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Georgia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.50 | 0.46 | 3.68 | 3.03 | 3.3% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.1 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.7 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.9 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.6 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 31.6 | 25.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.4 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS GA.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Authority of Columbus Ga | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 03/01/2012 | |
| Floyd, Derell | Corporate director | Individual | 11/14/2024 | |
| Hecht, Charles | Corporate director | Individual | 11/14/2023 | |
| Joiner, Dennis | Corporate director | Individual | 11/14/2023 | |
| Jones, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 11/14/2022 | |
| Kelly, Sharen | Corporate director | Individual | 11/14/2025 | |
| Kennon, Warner | Corporate director | Individual | 11/14/2020 | |
| Kingsbury, John | Corporate director | Individual | 11/14/2018 | |
| Lang, Sarah | Corporate director | Individual | 11/14/2014 | |
| Storey, Janice | Corporate director | Individual | 11/14/2025 | |
| Alibozek, Richard | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2025 | |
| Hayes, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2012 | |
| Broad River Rehabilitation | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/01/2025 | |
| Hospital Authority of Columbus Ga | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/01/2012 | |
| Alibozek, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2025 | |
| Hayes, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/15/2022 | |
| Broad River Rehabilitation | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/02/2026 | |
| Hospital Authority of Columbus Ga | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/02/2026 | |
| Kelley, Jennifer | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/03/2026 | |
| Patel, Piyush | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/22/2026 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 7, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 5, 2024: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 5, 2024: "Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 5, 2024: "Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Orchard View Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Ctr Columbus, 0.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Spring Harbor at Green Island Columbus, 2.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- River Towne Center Columbus, 3.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Magnolia Manor of Columbus Nursing Center - East Columbus, 4.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Magnolia Manor of Columbus Nursing Center - West Columbus, 5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Bridgeway Health and Rehabilitation Center Phenix City, 6.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Parkwood Health Care Facility Phenix City, 6.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Muscogee Manor & Rehabilitation Ctr Columbus, 7.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 citations
Georgia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-552-4464. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: GaMap2Care, Find a Facility, where Georgia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on December 7, 2025. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers. Legal business name: HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS GA.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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