Map showing the location of RIVER TOWNE CENTER in COLUMBUS, Georgia
5131 WARM SPRINGS RD, COLUMBUS, GA, 31909

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • GeorgiaLowest tier among peers354 rated homes · average 2.7★
  • Muscogee CountyLowest tier among peers7 rated homes · average 2.9★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs GA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−1.3 vs GA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★+0.1 vs GA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 19% of peersGA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover1★Lowest tier among peersGA avg2.3★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 43% of peersGA avg2.9★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.80hrsAbove 75% of peersGA avg3.58Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.85hrsTop 7%GA avg0.49Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better68%Above only 6% of peersGA avg46%RN turnover50%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$24,387Above only 13% of peersGA avg$17,627Fines · denials1 · 1
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
31citations
5inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
2immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Apr 24, 2025most recent

Citations by monthMar 2022 – Apr 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Apr 24, 20257 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harmpayment denial
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected May 23, 2025
  2. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 23, 2025
  3. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected May 23, 2025
  4. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected May 23, 2025
  5. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected May 23, 2025
  6. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 23, 2025
  7. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 23, 2025
Feb 14, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2024
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2024
  3. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2024
Oct 12, 202310 citationsCycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy$24,387
  1. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2023
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2023
  3. F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2023
  4. F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2023
  5. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2023
  6. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2023
  7. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2023
  8. F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2023
  9. F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationJ · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2023
  10. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlJ · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2023
Mar 30, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected May 14, 2023
  2. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceF · widespreadCorrected May 14, 2023
Mar 17, 20229 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F578Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Apr 26, 2022
  2. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2022
  3. 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2022
  4. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2022
  5. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2022
  6. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Apr 26, 2022
  7. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2022
  8. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Apr 26, 2022
  9. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 26, 2022

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.80hrsAbove 75% of peers+0.22 vs GA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.85hrsTop 7%+0.36 vs GA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.82hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.13hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.31hrs
  • Georgia average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better68%Above only 6% of peersGA avg 46%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only50%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy210 certified beds · ~139 residents a day66%Above only 16% of peersGA avg 81%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $24,387In fines
  • 1Fine
  • 1Payment denial
  • $17,627GA avg in fines
Above only 13% of peersFewer fines than 13% of rated homes in Georgia

Actions on record

  1. Apr 24, 2025Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Jul 9, 2025
  2. Oct 12, 2023Civil money penalty$24,387

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Georgia Pyramid Venture LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Arnold Fischman
  • Isaac Fischman
Operational or managerial control
  • Pyramid Healthcare Management LLC
  • Patricia Browers
  • Jeffrey Dunn
  • Isaac Fischman
  • Gershon Grossman
  • Adrienne Guy
  • John Henderson
  • Raven Hilliard
  • +7 more
5% Or Greater Security Interest
  • Dwight Capital LLC
  • Roco Care LLC

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 115566 · 5131 WARM SPRINGS RD, COLUMBUS, GA, 31909.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Georgia and Muscogee County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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