Quick answers
- Where is River Towne Center?
- 5131 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31909, in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- What is the phone number of River Towne Center?
- (706) 561-1371, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of River Towne Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has River Towne Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for River Towne Center, but 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at River Towne Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 12, 2023 to April 1, 2026), Medicare lists 24 health citations; the most serious was level J. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 12, 2023 to April 1, 2026), River Towne Center had 24 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It had 1 Medicare payment denial (the latest began April 24, 2025) and no fines. Nurse staffing is 4.37 hours per resident per day; the Georgia average is 3.61 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 1, 2026 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 1, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 1, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
Previous cycle: April 24, 2025 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 24, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 24, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: October 12, 2023 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 12, 2023 (complaint investigation); October 12, 2023 (standard health inspection); February 14, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0835 Level J
“Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Administration Deficiencies
F0880 Level J
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Infection Control Deficiencies
Show 11 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0557 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.”
F0561 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0770 Level D
“Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (21)
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0311 Level D
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0374 Level D
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0311 Level F
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0371 Level D
“Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.”
K0712 Level D
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0374 Level F
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0341 Level D
“Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $0 (0 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2025 | Payment denial | from July 9, 2025, 2 days |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.95 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.87 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.56 | 2.17 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.37 | 3.61 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.71 | 3.12 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.81 | 0.35 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 55.3% | 46.8% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 53.8% | 46.1% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Columbus Center LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (4)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Pyramid Venture LLC | Direct owner | 100% | October 1, 2017 |
| Fischman, Arnold | Indirect owner | 50% | October 1, 2017 |
| Fischman, Isaac | Indirect owner | 50% | October 1, 2017 |
| Pyramid Healthcare Management LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | October 2, 2017 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 210 |
| Average residents per day | 133.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Columbus Center LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1994-04-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident and family councils |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 5131 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31909 |
| County | Muscogee County |
| State | Georgia |
| Phone | (706) 561‑1371 |
| CMS Certification Number | 115566 |
| Name in Medicare records | RIVER TOWNE CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Muscogee Manor & Rehabilitation Center3.7 mi · Columbus, GA · 3 of 5 stars
- Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center3.7 mi · Columbus, GA · 5 of 5 stars
- Magnolia Manor of Columbus Nursing Center - East4.3 mi · Columbus, GA · 3 of 5 stars
- Magnolia Manor of Columbus Nursing Center - West4.3 mi · Columbus, GA · 2 of 5 stars
- Orchard View Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center4.5 mi · Columbus, GA · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside2.8 mi · Columbus, GA · Acute Care Hospital
- St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare3.8 mi · Columbus, GA · Acute Care Hospital
- Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown5.8 mi · Columbus, GA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13