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RIDGECREST REHAB & SKILLED NURSING CENTER

8329 STEVENS LANE, COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Score: 87 / 100

Among nursing homes in Georgia, Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center stands out with an A grade and a score of 87 out of 100. It ranks in the 95th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center provides above-average staffing with 4.32 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.32 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.44 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.04 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.12 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.26 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
Dec 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 11 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Dec 4, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 18.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 5.2% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.3% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 10.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 26.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 87 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - City/county
Certified Beds
84
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1