Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 16 days.
River Towne Center – Genesis in Columbus, GA, is a 210-bed healthcare facility providing nursing home care, 24-hour skilled nursing, hospice care, and palliative support. Licensed medical staff remain on site around the clock to manage continuous clinical needs, while dedicated hospice programs emphasize comfort and end-of-life support. Housing options accommodate residents needing long-term nursing supervision as well as individuals requiring targeted symptom management alongside serious illness.
On-site care teams deliver an average of 2 hours and 55 minutes of direct nurse staffing per resident daily. The larger facility environment maintains expanded staff and resources to support residents across multiple levels of medical oversight.
Public coverage options assist eligible residents with qualifying short-term care or long-term nursing needs, while private pay handles direct funding arrangements. Located in the Columbus area, off-site travel and appointments generally depend on personal vehicles or organized transportation.
Prospective representatives evaluating long-term nursing oversight or hospice care can contact River Towne Center, Genesis to check current bed availability or schedule a visit.
Standout metric: RN, weekends is +120% above Georgia average
4 of 6 metrics below Georgia average
45.1% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Georgia average: 94.2% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (107), Licensed Practical Nurse (51), Registered Nurse (23), Clinical Nurse Specialist (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
High-capacity home · May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Based on 139 residents and 210 beds. Source: state inspection report (Apr 2025)
River Towne Center – Genesis is administered by Craig Parker.
3 points below the Georgia average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)
Category breakdown
58 severity-weighted points (24 deficiencies) · 14% higher than the typical CMS-certified GA facility (median: 51)
$24,387 in fines · 2 enforcement actions
37 days to fix issues · faster than the typical CMS-certified GA facility (median: 44)
Latest inspection: Apr 01, 2026 · 4 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 9 of 24 citations · 7 categories in total
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
3 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 18 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Show Inspection ReportsSource: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Aug 2026
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Latest: Apr 24, 2025 · 2-day payment denial
Totals count every penalty on record; the history lists the past 3 years. Georgia and US averages are among facilities with a penalty on record.
A civil money penalty is a fine for noncompliance, per day or per instance. A payment denial stops Medicare/Medicaid payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Georgia average.
13 long-stay measures: 9 better, 2 worse, 2 near GA average
8 short-stay measures: 4 better, 1 worse, 3 compared with US only
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
64% of new residents, often for short stays.
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for River Towne Center – Genesis from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 16 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
What do you like most about living here?
Trash
Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?
No
Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?
Yes
Do you feel safe living in this community?
No
How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?
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
How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)
1
Are special diets handled well?
No
How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?
Don’t send your family here
Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?
Dont
6.9 miles from city center
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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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Georgia average is: 56.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center | NH SNF | Columbus | 84
Facility
84
GA AVG
110
Rank
#141 / 206 | A+ |
46.4%
Facility
46.4%
GA AVG
81%
Rank
#153 / 159 | -43% | 4.90
Facility
4.90
GA AVG
3.55
Rank
#13 / 168 | -50% | +38% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$40.6k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 11
Facility
11
GA AVG
17.0
Rank
#45 / 171 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
GA AVG
4.8
Rank
#53 / 171 | - | 39 | - |
2
Facility
2
GA AVG
44
Rank
#209 / 211 | Donald Butler | $5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2025
GA AVG
$13.5M
Rank
#151 / 165 | $3.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$3.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
GA AVG
$6.0M
Rank
#144 / 165 | 57.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
57.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
GA AVG
56.1%
Rank
#47 / 165 | 115478 | ||||
| Muscogee Manor & Rehab Center | NH SNF | Columbus (Muscogee Manor) | 196
Facility
196
GA AVG
110
Rank
#16 / 206 | B+ |
48.5%
Facility
48.5%
GA AVG
81%
Rank
#151 / 159 | -40% | 5.56
Facility
5.56
GA AVG
3.55
Rank
#5 / 168 | +4% | +57% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$40.6k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 17
Facility
17
GA AVG
17.0
Rank
#87 / 171 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
GA AVG
4.8
Rank
#104 / 171 | - | 95 | - |
2
Facility
2
GA AVG
44
Rank
#209 / 211 | - | $14.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$14.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
GA AVG
$13.5M
Rank
#54 / 165 | $8.7MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$8.7MFiscal year ending 06/2025
GA AVG
$6.0M
Rank
#25 / 165 | 61.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
61.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
GA AVG
56.1%
Rank
#30 / 165 | 115351 | ||||
| Orchard View Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center | NH MC SNF | Columbus (Twin Chapel) | 200
Facility
200
GA AVG
110
Rank
#15 / 206 | B+ |
57.5%
Facility
57.5%
GA AVG
81%
Rank
#147 / 159 | -29% | 5.00
Facility
5.00
GA AVG
3.55
Rank
#9 / 168 | -61% | +41% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$40.6k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 13
Facility
13
GA AVG
17.0
Rank
#62 / 171 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
GA AVG
4.8
Rank
#73 / 171 | - | 115 | - |
16
Facility
16
GA AVG
44
Rank
#175 / 211 | Hospital Authority Of Columbus Ga | $18.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$18.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
GA AVG
$13.5M
Rank
#24 / 165 | $10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
GA AVG
$6.0M
Rank
#11 / 165 | 58.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
58.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
GA AVG
56.1%
Rank
#42 / 165 | 115146 | ||||
| Spring Harbor | NH AL IL MC SNF | Columbus | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
110
Rank
#174 / 206 | ? | - | - | 6.44
Facility
6.44
GA AVG
3.55
Rank
#4 / 168 | -35% | +82% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$40.6k
Rank
#1 / 173 | 10
Facility
10
GA AVG
17.0
Rank
#37 / 171 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
GA AVG
4.8
Rank
#36 / 171 | - | 30 | - |
3
Facility
3
GA AVG
44
Rank
#201 / 211 | Maurice S Hill | $6.0MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 06/2025
GA AVG
$13.5M
Rank
#141 / 165 | $5.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$5.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
GA AVG
$6.0M
Rank
#90 / 165 | 86.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
86.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
GA AVG
56.1%
Rank
#7 / 165 | 115716 | ||||
| River Towne Center – Genesis | NH HOS PC SNF | Columbus (Dover Hills) | 210
Facility
210
GA AVG
110
Rank
#10 / 206 | B- |
66.2%
Facility
66.2%
GA AVG
81%
Rank
#141 / 159 | -18% | 2.92
Facility
2.92
GA AVG
3.55
Rank
#144 / 168 | +9% | -18% | $24.4k
Facility
$24.4k
GA AVG
$40.6k
Rank
#156 / 173 | 24
Facility
24
GA AVG
17.0
Rank
#123 / 171 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
GA AVG
4.8
Rank
#115 / 171 | 2 | 139 | A+ |
44
Facility
44
GA AVG
44
Rank
#119 / 211 | Jeffrey Dunn | $19.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$19.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
GA AVG
$13.5M
Rank
#21 / 165 | $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
GA AVG
$6.0M
Rank
#84 / 165 | 28.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
28.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
GA AVG
56.1%
Rank
#158 / 165 | 115566 |
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River Towne Center – Genesis is located in Columbus, Georgia.
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River Towne Center – Genesis is in the Dover Hills neighborhood of Columbus.
River Towne Center – Genesis has a walk score of 44. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
River Towne Center – Genesis's occupancy is 66.2%.
River Towne Center – Genesis has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, River Towne Center – Genesis has a no-pet policy.
The team at River Towne Center – Genesis can be reached at info@rivertownecenter.com.
River Towne Center – Genesis is registered as a for-profit in GA.
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