Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center
Columbus, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115478) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (706) 330-5650 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.9%.
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center is a government (city/county)-owned nursing home in Columbus, Georgia (Muscogee County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1989. The facility is certified for 84 beds and has an average daily census of 51.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ridgecrest holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
CMS-reported staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.42 hours per resident per day, with 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been recorded.
CMS does not show an abuse icon flag for this facility in the supplied data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any recent inspection updates, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ridgecrest has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.42 hours per resident per day, with 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 46.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 84 beds with an average daily census of 51.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (city/county), and no chain affiliation was indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Ridgecrest scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 706-330-5650 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 706-330-5650 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115478?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.