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Scout 92Phenix City, AL · 74 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Phenix City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
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Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center
8329 Stevens Lane, Columbus, GA 31909 · Muscogee County
Ridgecrest is an 84-bed comprehensive rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility. Contact Hospital Authority of Columbus to learn more.
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 59% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Columbus's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Columbus, GA, with 84 certified beds and an average of about 50 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.47 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.50 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.47 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Columbus for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 84
- Avg. residents/day
- 50
- Ownership
- Government - City/county
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 115478
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,770–$9,610/mo (median $8,460) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Columbus prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.47
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.50
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 1
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-12-07
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-07Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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…
2023-07-30Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2023-07-30Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
8329 Stevens Lane, Columbus, GA
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center
How much does Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center cost?
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Columbus, GA area typically runs $7,770–$9,610 per month (median $8,460, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center?
Staff provide about 4.47 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center?
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center have availability?
Typically 59% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center offer?
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center in Columbus, GA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 84 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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