8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (4 deficiencies)
Macon, GA
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 8 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
4373 Houston Avenue, Macon, GA
(478) 216-5660
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
90
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Ethica Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2017-01-06
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.39
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.51
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.64
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.17
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
13%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
48%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
91.2%
8.3 pts better
|
93.4%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.0% |
95.0%
4 pts better
|
95.5%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.8% |
3.2%
3.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.6% |
9.6%
6 pts better
|
11.4%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.6% |
5.9%
1.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 29.1% |
20.7%
8.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
9.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 55.6% |
21.4%
34.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
38.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.8% |
17.9%
5.1 pts better
|
16.3%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.0% |
16.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.9% |
1.1%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
2.5%
1.9 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.8% |
16.1%
2.3 pts better
|
19.8%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.0% |
6.2%
4.2 pts better
|
5.1%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.5% |
80.4%
12.1 pts better
|
81.7%
10.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-25
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-04-10
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-04-10
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2021-09-30
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
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