nursing home in Columbus, GA
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center
8329 Stevens Lane, Columbus, GA 31909 · (706) 330-5650
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center at a glance
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center is a 84-bed government nursing home in Columbus, Georgia (Muscogee County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Georgia average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 7, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Georgia average is 5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 46.9% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City/County
- Beds
- 84
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- November 1, 1989
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Muscogee County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115478
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.42 hrs | 3.56 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.43 hrs | 0.50 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.99 hrs | 2.14 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.23 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 46.9% | 46% | 45.8% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 8 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $12,749 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 84 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 51 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 61% | 81.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.9% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 19.6% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.1% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.7% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 11.2% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 11% | 11.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 29.4% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.9% | 15.8% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.3% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90.6% | 91.4% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.7% | 78.4% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 84.8% | 80.3% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 22, 2026 |
| December 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 8, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2025 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2025 |
| July 30, 2023 Fire safety | 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 31, 2023 |
| July 30, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 30, 2023 |
| July 30, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 30, 2023 |
| July 30, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 30, 2023 |
| July 30, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 30, 2023 |
| July 30, 2023 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 30, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROAD RIVER REHABILITATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/02/2026 |
| HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS GA Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/02/2026 |
| KELLEY, JENNIFER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/03/2026 |
| PATEL, PIYUSH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2026 |
| FLOYD, DERELL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2024 |
| HECHT, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2023 |
| JOINER, DENNIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2023 |
| JONES, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2022 |
| KELLY, SHAREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2025 |
| KENNON, WARNER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2020 |
| KINGSBURY, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2018 |
| LANG, SARAH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2014 |
| STOREY, JANICE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2025 |
| ALIBOZEK, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2025 |
| HAYES, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2012 |
| HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS GA Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2012 |
| ALIBOZEK, RICHARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2025 |
| BROAD RIVER REHABILITATION Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2025 |
| HAYES, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2022 |
| HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS GA Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2012 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center's rating?
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Georgia nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Georgia average of 5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center?
It is government - city/county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center is at 8329 Stevens Lane, Columbus, GA 31909. Phone: (706) 330-5650.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.