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Nursing homes in Columbia County, Georgia
Columbia County, Georgia, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 314 certified beds.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (50%). Inspectors recorded 59 health deficiencies over three cycles, 18.8 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $19K across 5 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Columbia County | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 356 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 50% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 18.8 | 15.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $19K | $4.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth - Evans, LLC | Evans | 149 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 8.7 | — | 21 May 2025 |
| Pavilion At Brandon Wilde | Evans | 65 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 32.3 | — | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Reserve At Appling of Journey LLC, The | Appling | 100 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | $19K | 28 Aug 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 4 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 3 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: Life Care Services (1), Pruitthealth (1), Journey Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Columbia County, Georgia?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 314 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Columbia County have the highest CMS ratings?
Pruitthealth - Evans, LLC (4 stars), Pavilion At Brandon Wilde (2 stars), Reserve At Appling of Journey LLC, The (1 stars)
How do Columbia County nursing homes compare with Georgia?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 50% statewide; citations run at 18.8 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.