ElderGrade
C

60.5/100

Average

Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr

125 Samaritan Drive, Cumming, GA 30040

CMS 1/5 stars #2 of 2 in Forsyth County (770) 889-0120
Certified beds
150
Occupancy
87%
Ownership
For-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 74%

    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

26.5/30

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

  • -3.5 for 27 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.

  • 3.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.32 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

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

  • 74% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

  • 3 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 3.60 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.32 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 73.80%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 27 citations

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

E Mar 5, 2026 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 5, 2026 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 5, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0557

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0600 From a complaint

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 5, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CYPRESS SKILLED NURSING, which operates 7 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ENIN TR Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SNF TR Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
OVITS, ISAAC Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PATTERSON, DIANNE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CYPRESS SKILLED NURSING LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BENDER, SARA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MACATULA, MARIA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MOSS, BRENT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NARDIELLO, ELIZABETH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NORDHOLM, KATHERINE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
OVITS, ISAAC Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PATTERSON, DIANNE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr

What is the ElderGrade for Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr? +

Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr holds an ElderGrade of C (60.5 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 Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr? +

Residents receive an average of 3.60 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 27 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr 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.