Nursing homes in Columbus, GA

Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Columbus, part of the Muscogee area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Columbus, Georgia, have access to seven skilled nursing facilities located across the 31904, 31907, and 31909 ZIP codes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these Muscogee County homes maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among these local options, Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center, operated by the Hospital Authority of Columbus GA, stands out as the city’s only facility to achieve a perfect 5-star quality rating.

What to look for in Columbus

• 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 4 of 7 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 4 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in Columbus

1. 1
   RIDGECREST REHAB & SKILLED NURSING CENTER

   HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS GA · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   ORCHARD VIEW REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CTR

   HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS GA · Large
   4.0
3. 3
   SPRING HARBOR AT GREEN ISLAND

   COLUMBUS REGIONAL SENIOR LIVING INC · Small
   4.0
4. 4
   MUSCOGEE MANOR & REHABILITATION CTR

   HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS GA · Large
   3.0
5. 5
   MAGNOLIA MANOR OF COLUMBUS NURSING CENTER - WEST

   MAGNOLIA MANOR SENIOR LIVING · Large
   2.0
6. 6
   MAGNOLIA MANOR OF COLUMBUS NURSING CENTER - EAST

   MAGNOLIA MANOR SENIOR LIVING · Large
   2.0
7. 7
   RIVER TOWNE CENTER

   COLUMBUS CENTER LLC · Large
   1.0

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