Columbus, GA

River Towne Center

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $24,387 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

5131 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA

(706) 561-1371

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

210

Certified beds

Average residents

139

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-04-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.85

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.82

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.13

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.31

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

68%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.3	2.2 0.1 pts worse	1.9 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.6	2.0 0.6 pts worse	1.8 0.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.4%	91.2% 8.2 pts better	93.4% 6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	99.2%	95.0% 4.2 pts better	95.5% 3.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.6%	3.2% 2.6 pts better	3.3% 2.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	2.4%	9.6% 7.2 pts better	11.4% 9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	2.3%	5.9% 3.6 pts better	5.4% 3.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	15.1%	20.7% 5.6 pts better	19.6% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	7.6%	21.4% 13.8 pts better	16.7% 9.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	2.7%	17.9% 15.2 pts better	16.3% 13.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	2.8%	16.2% 13.4 pts better	14.9% 12.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.2%	1.1% 0.9 pts better	1.0% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.1%	2.5% 1.4 pts better	1.7% 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	5.3%	16.1% 10.8 pts better	19.8% 14.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	15.8%	6.2% 9.6 pts worse	5.1% 10.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.5%	80.4% 18.1 pts better	81.7% 16.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	14.4%	12.2% 2.2 pts worse	12.0% 2.4 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.8%	2.2% 1.4 pts better	1.6% 0.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.3%	78.2% 15.1 pts better	79.7% 13.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	21.8%	24.2% 2.4 pts better	23.9% 2.1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-24 · Fire 2025-04-24

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-12 · Fire 2023-10-12

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-03-17 · Fire 2022-03-17

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2025-05-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-07-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-05-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K371 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

Corrected 2025-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-05-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-11-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-11-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-11-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-11-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-11-17

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-14

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-14

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-14

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-03-05

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-10-12

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2023-11-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-10-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2023-11-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-05-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2023-05-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-17

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-04-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-17

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-04-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-17

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Corrected 2022-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-17

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2022-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-17

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-17

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2022-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-17

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-17

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2022-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-17

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2022-04-26

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$0 2025-04-24

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2025-07-09 · 2 days

2 day denial

$24,387 2023-10-12

Fine

Fine · fine $24,387

Fine

Ownership

Georgia Pyramid Venture LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 2 facilities 2017-10-01

Fischman, Arnold

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 2 facilities 2017-10-01

Fischman, Isaac

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 4 facilities 2017-10-01

Browers, Patricia