Cherry Blossom Health and Rehabilitation
3520 Kenneth Drive · Macon, GA · 31206 · 4787817553
82 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Ethica Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 22, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F February 13, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
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 November 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 21, 2023
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 November 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115652 · certified since February 1, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.