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River Towne Center
5131 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 210 beds, River Towne Center serves Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 7, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 11.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $24K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 60.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Muscogee Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 13 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.4 | 10.0 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.2% | 46.9% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $24,387 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 1 Apr 2026, 24 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×21 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2026 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | J | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | Payment denial | — | 2 days |
| 12 Oct 2023 | Fine | $24,387 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.2%, RNs 51.6%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.6% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.0% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 14.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.1% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Columbus Center Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Pyramid Venture LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2017 |
| Dwight Capital LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2024 |
| Roco Care LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2024 |
| Pyramid Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/02/2017 |
| 5131 Realty LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2017 |
| Pyramid Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/04/2025 |
| Roco Care LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Muscogee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center | Columbus | 84 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 13.1 | — | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Muscogee Manor & Rehabilitation Ctr | Columbus | 196 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 8.7 | — | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Spring Harbor At Green Island | Columbus | 40 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 25.0 | — | 18 Jan 2026 |
| Magnolia Manor of Columbus Nursing Center - East | Columbus | 210 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 10.0 | $9K | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Magnolia Manor of Columbus Nursing Center - West | Columbus | 166 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2.4 | $34K | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Orchard View Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Ctr | Columbus | 200 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 8 Mar 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Muscogee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has River Towne Center been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has River Towne Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $24K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at River Towne Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates River Towne Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Georgia Pyramid Venture LLC and Pyramid Healthcare Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was River Towne Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 1 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.