River Towne Center – Genesis

Nursing Home in Columbus

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
River Towne Center – Genesis

Nursing Home in Columbus

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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River Towne Center – Genesis accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of River Towne Center – Genesis

Enjoy care and comfort like no other with the distinguished senior living community of River Towne Center- Genesis (Formerly Fountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center) in Warm Springs Road, Columbus, FA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community takes pride in a team of reliable and specially trained professionals delivering the highest quality of care and support for seniors to live their lives to the fullest. River Towne Center- Genesis also provides acute pulmonary treatment with its purposely designed pulmonary center.

Featuring a wide array of care options including wound care, cardio-pulmonary rehab, pain management, stroke and Alzheimer’s care, respite care, and hospice, the community ensures seniors can find all the care they need in its serene premises. River Towne Center- Genesis is committed to improving seniors’ welfare with its comprehensive services and state-of-the-art amenities.

(706) 561-1371

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
1/5 ▼ 1.6 Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5 ▼ 0.7 Georgia average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
1/5 ▼ 1.3 Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5 ■ Avg Georgia average: 3.0/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Georgia state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 141st out of 169 homes in Georgia.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
2h 50m per day
Rank #141 / 169Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 169 homes in Georgia.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Georgia average, with a ranking across 169 Georgia SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Georgia avg (3h 37m per day)
vs Georgia avg
-22%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric RN (Weekend) is +95% above state avg
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 51m per day ▲ 70% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 49m per day ▼ 12% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 8m per day ■ Avg State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 19m per day ▲ 7% State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 2m per day ▼ 33% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 39m per day ▲ 95% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
39 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

42% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 18 days

Medicaid

32% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$19.7M
Profit
$847.5K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$19.7M Rank #23 / 165Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 165 homes in Georgia.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Georgia SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$847.5K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #59 / 165Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 165 homes in Georgia.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Georgia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$5.1M
26% of revenue Rank #151 / 165Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st out of 165 homes in Georgia.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Georgia average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.7M
Total costs $18.8M
Bed community size
210-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #25 / 58Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 58 homes in Georgia.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
66%
Rank #141 / 169Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 169 homes in Georgia.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Georgia average, with its statewide rank out of 169. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Lower than the Georgia average: 78.1%
Occupied beds
139 / 210
Average residents 88 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusSnf/nf Dual Cert
IssuanceJanuary 10, 2017
CountyMuscogee
CMS Certification Number115566

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMs. Mary Gunn, Director of Social Services

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

Total residents icon
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Total Residents: 183

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Building Type: Single-story

Types of Care at River Towne Center – Genesis

Nursing Home

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Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

125 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Georgia average: 15 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date June 9, 2025
Follow Up

206 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Georgia average: 21 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for River Towne Center – Genesis

The most recent inspection on June 9, 2025, identified deficiencies related to failure to maintain the fire alarm system and smoke barrier doors. Prior inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies in care planning, infection control, medication management, and safety, including multiple citations for inadequate care plan implementation, expired medication storage, and fire safety issues. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, particularly involving wound care, medication diversion, and abuse, while many complaints were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions included an Immediate Jeopardy finding in 2023 related to infection control during a COVID-19 outbreak and another in 2020 involving fall monitoring and care planning, both of which were resolved after corrective actions. The facility’s record shows ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance, especially in infection control and safety systems, with some corrections verified but recent inspections indicating persistent issues.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
31 Rank #153 / 170Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 153rd out of 170 homes in Georgia.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Georgia state average, with a ranking across all 170 GA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Georgia average 16.6

Citations per inspection
6.2 Rank #127 / 170Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th out of 170 homes in Georgia.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Georgia mean across 170 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Georgia average 4.68


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations; and 17 of 31 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
2
186% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

2 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

29 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Apr 24, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Apr 24, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Apr 24, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Apr 24, 2025
Corrected

River Towne Center – Genesis Reviews

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Devica Whatley
My dad came to this facility on Oct 8th 2025. January 7th admitted to the hospital and now the doctor is saying they need to amputate his leg! I spoke to the staff the don said she never seen the condition of my father foot. The director admin brush it off like he didn’t care. When I asked why wasn’t I notified about my dad condition no one could respond. While I was complaining about my concerns no one could give me an answer on why they never notified me! Why haven’t the son seen my father foot. I should her and there is no empathy or compassion. I asked for corporate number I was told he would call me. This place has done more harm then good my dad foot is rotten!What do you like most about living here? Answer: Trash Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies? Answer: No Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing? Answer: Yes How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5) Answer: 1 Are special diets handled well? Answer: No Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences? Answer: How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents? Answer: Don’t send your family here How was the units offered in this community? Answer: Do you feel safe living in this community? Answer: No How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events? Answer: When I asked to send my dad out Alexis stated he just want more pain meds! Got to the er blood clot in his foot! Poor circulation and needs to be amputated Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges? Answer: Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options? Answer: Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in? Answer: Dont

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Georgia

River Towne Center – Genesis is located in Columbus, Georgia.
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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.
GA

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
GA

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

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Address 11.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Columbus's city center to River Towne Center – Genesis's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.61 miles to nearest hospital (Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 310
Employees 179
Contractors 131
Staff to resident ratio 2.23:1
54% better than Georgia average

Georgia average ratio: 1.45:1

Avg staff/day 76
Average shift 8.5 hours
0% compared with Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.3 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 59,107
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 42
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 57
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 157
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

24.6%

14,547 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 78 Registered Nurse: 27 Licensed Practical Nurse: 25 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant797815727,45391100%8.7
Licensed Practical Nurse32255710,80591100%8.8
Registered Nurse1527428,13591100%9.5
Qualified Activities Professional190194,61391100%8.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist4151,6748290%7.5
Dietitian5051,1878290%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker3031,0006470%8.5
Qualified Social Worker3038116875%6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant4046887178%5.2
RN Director of Nursing1015686875%8.3
Administrator1014806066%8
Nurse Practitioner1014405560%8
Physical Therapy Aide4044296167%6.8
Speech Language Pathologist3034176369%6.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician5054087481%3.6
157 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
57 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
42 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
19 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 90%
5 Dietitian
% of Days 90%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 75%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 78%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 75%
1 Administrator
% of Days 66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 60%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 67%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 69%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 81%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 139
Medicare
14
10.1% of residents
Medicaid
98
70.5% of residents
Private pay or other
27
19.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.8
44% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 5.4
69% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Georgia avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.7%
78% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.1%
63% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 5.5%
66% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.9%
73% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 13.7%
117% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
37% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.5%
42% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.5%
72% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.8%
85% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.2%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.27
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.18

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.60
32% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Georgia avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.9%
23% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
78% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.3%
19% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 21.8%
10% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.4%
18% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 12.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 29.4%
45% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 40.0%
21% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $24K
39% lower than Georgia average

Georgia average: $40K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.1

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
252% more payment denials than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $24K
Georgia average $40K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Apr 24, 2025
2 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 12, 2023
$24K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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