ORCHARD VIEW REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CTR
8414 WHITESVILLE ROAD, Columbus, GA 31907
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How ORCHARD VIEW REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CTR Compares
ORCHARD VIEW REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CTR is a 200-bed government-owned nursing facility in Columbus, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (21.1%) is below the Georgia average of 25.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 200 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Columbus, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.4% — better than the Georgia average of 19.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — about the same as the Georgia average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — better than the Georgia average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.1% — better than the Georgia average of 25.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ORCHARD VIEW REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CTR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ORCHARD VIEW REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CTR with other nursing homes in Columbus.
How is ORCHARD VIEW REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CTR addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ORCHARD VIEW REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CTR keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 21.1% here versus 25.0% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ORCHARD VIEW REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CTR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ORCHARD VIEW REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CTR lag behind other Columbus options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.6 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ORCHARD VIEW REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CTR?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Columbus
Columbus sits in Muscogee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 25,941 (13.3%)
- Median age
- 34.4 years
- Median household income
- $47,418
- Median home value
- $142,900
Demographics for Muscogee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Columbus.
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