Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center

Nursing Home · Columbus, GA

CMS overall rating 5/5 Government - City/county

CMS certification number115478

Contact & location

8329 Stevens Lane
Columbus, GA 31909
Muscogee County
Phone
(706) 330-5650
ZIP code
31909 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
84
Residents per day
51.2 (61% occupied)
Ownership
Government - City/county
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
November 1, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.42 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.43 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.99 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.99 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.23 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
46.9 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
11 health · 2 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-07 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-22
2024-12-05 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-08
2024-12-05 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-08
2024-12-05 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-08
2024-12-05 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-08
2024-12-05 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-08
2023-07-30 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-30
2023-07-30 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-30
2023-07-30 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-30
2023-07-30 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-30
2023-07-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-07-30

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center?

Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Georgia.

How many beds does Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center have?

It has 84 certified beds and cares for about 51 residents per day.

Has Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center?

(706) 330-5650. The facility is located at 8329 Stevens Lane, Columbus, GA 31909.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.