The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
CHERRY BLOSSOM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
MACON, GA · Medicare-certified · 82 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
CHERRY BLOSSOM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION in Macon, GA has a 3-star overall rating, with a 2-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.63 vs. 4.1 hours per resident day). It has no fines in the last 24 months; health inspections are 3 stars and quality measures are 4 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6296 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6296.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.46
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.78
- Nurse aides
- 2.39
- Weekend nursing
- 3.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.3%14.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.4%9.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%1.8%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.4%7.4%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.9%6%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—12.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.3%27.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.3%15.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.2%98.2%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—63.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—72.7%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited September 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to properly screen residents for mental health or intellectual disability needs before or during admission. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 645 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- Part of ETHICA HEALTH · 50 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 56.5 residents on an average day (69% of 82 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.