ElderGrade
C

68.6/100

Average

Cherry Blossom Health And Rehabilitation

3520 Kenneth Drive, Macon, GA 31206

CMS 3/5 stars #4 of 11 in Bibb County (478) 781-7553
Certified beds
82
Occupancy
69%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 61%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

28.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -1.4 for 21 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.55 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.46 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 61% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.63 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.46 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.28 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 60.90%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 21 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 22, 2026 (5 months ago).

F Mar 22, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 22, 2026 F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 22, 2026 F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 22, 2026 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 22, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 13, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 21, 2023 F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 21, 2023 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ETHICA HEALTH, which operates 50 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CABLE, PAUL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DAVIS, GREGORY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DENNIS, KATHRYN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
NICHOLS, JOSEPH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ROLLINS, RONNIE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WALL, JOSEPH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WARNOCK, RALPH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CLINICAL SERVICES INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AUSTIN, KEITH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DAVIS, GREGORY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KEENER, CHARITY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PATEL, MAULIKKUMAR Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Cherry Blossom Health And Rehabilitation

What is the ElderGrade for Cherry Blossom Health And Rehabilitation? +

Cherry Blossom Health And Rehabilitation holds an ElderGrade of C (68.6 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Cherry Blossom Health And Rehabilitation? +

Residents receive an average of 3.63 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Cherry Blossom Health And Rehabilitation been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 21 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Cherry Blossom Health And Rehabilitation accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Cherry Blossom Health And Rehabilitation is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.