Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center
8329 Stevens Lane · Columbus, GA · 31909 · 7063305650
84 certified beds Government - City/county
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.47 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.28 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D 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.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
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.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D 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.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 30, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115478 · certified since November 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.