• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)
• Has 210 certified beds with an average of 88.6 residents per day (42% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Nov 21, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 3.83 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 43.6%
• Part of the Magnolia Manor Senior Living chain (6 facilities)
Magnolia Manor of Columbus Nursing Center - East is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbus, Georgia with 210 certified beds. It has been operating since 1971. The facility scored below average compared to Georgia facilities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNOLIA MANOR INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2007 |
| LAWHORN, DEBORAH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2016 |
| FORT, HILLERY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2008 |
| TODD, MARK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Feb 12, 2007 |
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