The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
MAGNOLIA MANOR OF COLUMBUS NURSING CENTER - WEST
COLUMBUS, GA · Medicare-certified · 166 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars. This nursing home has a recent federal penalty, $34,431 in fines over the last 24 months, a 2-star health inspection rating, staffing at 4.30 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and cited concerns related to abuse/neglect reporting and response.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2955 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $34,431recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2955.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.51
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.38
- Nurse aides
- 2.40
- Weekend nursing
- 3.55
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%
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
10.3%10.3%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%2.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.4%1.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%1.2%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.9%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.4%11.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
28.4%10.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.2%12.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.4%7.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.6%Worsening
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $34,431 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $34,431 in total fines.
- $34,431
Federal fine
Sep 6, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of MAGNOLIA MANOR SENIOR LIVING · 5 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 93 residents on an average day (56% of 166 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 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.