Nursing Homes in ZIP 31909 (Columbus, GA)
There are 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 31909, Columbus, GA, in this CMS data release (average rating 3.0 / 5 among rated providers).
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Data profile for ZIP 31909
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 31909: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 government. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at RIDGECREST REHAB & SKILLED NURSING CENTER (government). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 294 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.28 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 51.6%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $24,387 in fines.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | RIDGECREST REHAB & SKILLED NURSING CENTER (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 government |
| Certified beds (total) | 294 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $24,387 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.28 |
| Avg RN turnover | 51.6% |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 31909
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Families in ZIP 31909, Columbus, GA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 31909
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGECREST REHAB & SKILLED NURSING CENTER | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 84 | 51.2% | — | 0 |
| RIVER TOWNE CENTER | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 210 | 133.5% | 51.6% | 2 |
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Data sources
All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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