Spring Harbor at Green Island
200 Spring Harbor Drive · Columbus, GA · 31904 · 7065766027
40 certified beds Non profit - Other Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
74% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.97 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 74% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2026
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 March 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 18, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 10, 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 December 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 4, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115716 · certified since October 6, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.