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Muscogee Manor & Rehabilitation Ctr
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
7150 Manor Road
Columbus, GA 31907

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
7150 Manor Road
Columbus, GA 31907
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The deeper story, beautifully organized. Available records, historical context, and questions worth asking.
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The Essentials
Across 3 inspections from February 2023 to February 2026, state surveyors documented 17 findings at Muscogee Manor & Rehabilitation Ctr; 17 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
7 findings
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed February 22, 2026. Status: Closed, May 13, 2026. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 22, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
7 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F656 in November 2024 and February 2026. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F695 in November 2024 and February 2026. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F761 in February 2023 and February 2026. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?
Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
What led to the 2026 denial of payment, and what would you want a family to know about it?
Denial of payment was imposed February 22, 2026; it ended May 13, 2026.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Feb 16, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Nov 21, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Feb 22, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 115351
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Record windowFebruary 16, 2023 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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