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MAGNOLIA MANOR OF COLUMBUS NURSING CENTER - EAST

COLUMBUS, GA · Medicare-certified · 210 beds

Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall

2 of 5 stars overall. This facility has a recent federal penalty and $8,788 in fines over the last 24 months; staffing is slightly below the federal benchmark at 4.04 hours per resident per day versus 4.1, with health inspection at 2 stars, staffing at 3 stars, and quality measures at 4 stars.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.0396 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: November 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $8,788recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0396.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.37
Licensed practical nurses
1.44
Nurse aides
2.24
Weekend nursing
3.47

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

13.3%12.3%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

7.3%11.1%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

4.3%0%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

1.2%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

2.8%1.5%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

6.9%11.1%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

3.4%10.4%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

23.3%19.1%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%4.9%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

1.1%0%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

11.6%9.1%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

9.5%8.7%Improving

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

94.3%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

85.4%98.8%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

79.2%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

81.5%88.5%Improving

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $4,394 was recorded.

  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $8,788 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Aug 29, 2025

    $4,394

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of MAGNOLIA MANOR SENIOR LIVING · 5 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
95.9 residents on an average day (46% of 210 beds)
Medicare history
Certified for 55 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.