Macon, GA

Cherry Blossom Health And Rehabilitation

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3520 Kenneth Drive, Macon, GA

(478) 781-7553

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

82

Certified beds

Average residents

58

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Ethica Health

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1998-02-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

48 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.41

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.81

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.45

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.67

All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.22

RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.21

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.34

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.40

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.63

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.38

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

59%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

13,343

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

6.33

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9806

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

0

Baseline 47.92% · Performance 62.50% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.27

Baseline 3.51 hours · Performance 3.44 hours · Measure score 1.27 · Achievement 1.27 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays 11 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays 6 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 6 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 143
Staff flu vaccination coverage 52.88%
42%
10.9 pts better
Numerator 55 · Denominator 104
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.1%
91.2%
2.9 pts better
93.4%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 84.2% · Q2 96.3% · Q3 98.2% · Q4 98.2% · 4Q avg 94.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.6%
95.0%
1.6 pts better
95.5%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.5%
3.2%
2.7 pts better
3.3%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
9.6%
9.6 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.0%
5.9%
1.1 pts worse
5.4%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.4% · Q2 9.8% · Q3 7.4% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 7.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 28.1%
20.7%
7.4 pts worse
19.6%
8.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 31.5% · Q2 30.2% · Q3 27.3% · Q4 23.6% · 4Q avg 28.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.2%
21.4%
1.2 pts better
16.7%
3.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.4% · Q2 21.4% · Q3 18.2% · Q4 20.0% · 4Q avg 20.2% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 13.6%
17.9%
4.3 pts better
16.3%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 13.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.9%
16.2%
8.3 pts better
14.9%
7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.8% · Q2 14.3% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 7.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.7%
1.1%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
2.5%
1.6 pts better
1.7%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 18.6%
16.1%
2.5 pts worse
19.8%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.2% · Q2 20.3% · Q3 18.3% · Q4 21.8% · 4Q avg 18.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.2%
6.2%
About the same
5.1%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 7.4% · Q4 7.8% · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 69.7%
80.4%
10.7 pts worse
81.7%
12 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 61.9% · 4Q avg 69.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.4%
2.2%
1.2 pts worse
1.6%
1.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 63.6%
78.2%
14.6 pts worse
79.7%
16.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 63.6%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-13 · Fire 2025-02-13

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-21 · Fire 2023-09-21

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2022-03-17 · Fire 2022-03-17

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-13

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-03-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-13

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-13

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-03-12

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-13

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-03-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F940 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F949 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-17

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2022-04-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Community Health Systems Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 27 facilities 2003-10-01
B.f.l.d., Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1989-11-21
Clinical Services Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 49 facilities 2003-09-30
Davis, Gregory

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2023-09-01
Health Systems Facilities Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2003-10-01
Holleman, Linton

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-10-14
Mosley, Jennifer

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2026-01-12
Patel, Maulikkumar

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2025-03-01

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