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Most reviewers describe Ridgecrest as a clean, home-like rehab and skilled nursing facility with attentive, friendly staff and effective physical therapy. One reviewer, however, reported inattentive nursing care and repeated missed transportation for a family member's medical appointments, raising safety concerns.
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Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center is a senior living community in Columbus, Georgia offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews.
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center is an 84-bed comprehensive rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Columbus, Georgia, at 8329 Stevens Lane off Interstate 185 N. Operated by the Hospital Authority of Columbus, Georgia, and licensed by the State of Georgia as a Skilled and Intermediate Care Nursing Home, the facility is approved for Medicaid and Medicare.
The facility features a 42-bed private room rehabilitation neighborhood with 17,981 square feet of clinical space offering physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and respiratory therapy under the oversight of a Rehabilitation Medical Director. The therapy gym includes an en suite simulating a patient's bedroom at home to facilitate education and safe transition to independent living. The separate 42-bed long-term care neighborhood provides skilled nursing care and assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and incontinence care in a residential setting with natural landscapes and courtyards.
Residents have access to multiple dining and leisure areas, and the facility emphasizes nutritious meals designed with input from a Registered Dietician to address individualized food preferences and dietary needs. Special diets are readily available.
The activities program offers daily opportunities for residents to engage creatively, connect with each other and nature, and participate in activities tailored to their interests and abilities. An Activities Director customizes a calendar of events based on resident preferences to promote an engaged and meaningful life.
Social Services staff provide assistance during admission and daily support with problem-solving and accessing community resources. The facility's interdisciplinary team includes licensed therapists, nursing staff available 24 hours a day, and a physician who oversees medical care in collaboration with the broader care team.
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Shannon Tomlin
Feb 2026
My mother was at Ridgecrest for 2 months for rehabilitation after an illness. My mother and the family were well taken care of during her stay. The staff were friendly and willing to assist us with any questions or concerns. The physical therapy was beneficial. The facility is well maintained and very clean. I appreciate everything they did for my mother during her stay.
Frederick Dunbar
Feb 2026
Ridgecrest was the most wonderful place that my wife was there for rehab. A very home like environment. She had fell and broke her right femur Monday before Christmas. The staff at Ridgecrest went far and beyond my expectations for the care and rehab for my wife for over a month I personally give this place a Star 7. I wiil definitely recommend this place to all that meet.
Joyce Hardwick
Feb 2025
My husband and my cousin have stayed at Ridgecrest Rehab. The nursing staff was not very attentive but I was there each day to check on him. The worst was with my cousin. She missed two appointments with her neurosurgeon because transportation was not arranged. The first time we accepted it as an oversight but there was no reason for the second time. She even asked the night before and was assured that transport would be there. This lady had surgical staples that needed to be removed! Her sister finally had to transport her and the doctor was kind enough to see her way beyond her appointment time. If you have another choice for rehab, go there. If you must use this facility, stay vigilant and check constantly on your loved one's care.
Victor Hudson
Jan 2025
Could not have asked for a more organized clean facility to have my mother stay as opposed to being home. Her bedroom is large and beautiful with her added touch with her art work. All staff extremely nice and helpful. Special thanks to Evette for the wonderful work she does with activities. Each night I talked with her she is giving me the run down of her day as well as celebrating each Holiday with a theme and special days. I feel confident that my mother is safe with me living out of town. Also when I come visit her everyone makes me feel welcome.
Candace Andrews
Nov 2023
My mom had to go to Ridgecrest for rehab treatment a few weeks ago and although at first she was against it, they were warm and welcoming! The entire staff made her stay seamless and they were all beyond nice and professional! And the facility was beautiful, very well kept and clean. I loved it and so did my mom. It was bittersweet once she was discharged.
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 13 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 22, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 8, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2025
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 only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 30, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 30, 2023
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 31, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 30, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 30, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center is located at 8329 Stevens Lane in Columbus, Georgia.
Most reviewers describe Ridgecrest as a clean, home-like rehab and skilled nursing facility with attentive, friendly staff and effective physical therapy. One reviewer, however, reported inattentive nursing care and repeated missed transportation for a family member's medical appointments, raising safety concerns.
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 13 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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