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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation is a trusted home nestled in Macon, Georgia. This esteemed facility offers a comprehensive range of care, catering to both short-term and long-term needs. With a patient-centered approach, Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation goes above and beyond to ensure residents receive the best possible care and support. Notably, it provides a full spectrum of transitional care services, fostering an environment that prioritizes residents’ well-being and comfort. As a nonprofit organization with 82 pets, the community radiates a sense of compassion and warmth, embracing all who enter its doors.
Residents can also relish in a multitude of amenities and facilities, from a well-stocked library and engaging activities room to a beauty salon and Wi-Fi-equipped community areas. The outdoor spaces beckon residents to enjoy the beauty of nature and find tranquility amidst the bustling environment. The community also takes pride in its restaurant-style dining, where delicious meals are served with a touch of elegance.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 102nd out of 180 homes in Georgia.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 25m per day | ▼ 17% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 49m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 27m per day | ▲ 14% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 51m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 67% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 20m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
84% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #129 / 175Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 175 homes in Georgia.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Georgia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Georgia average: 78.1%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Georgia average: 15 visits/inspections
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Georgia average: 21 deficiencies
1.4 deficiencies per inspection
Georgia average: 1.4 deficiencies per inspection
The most recent inspection on March 18, 2025, found no deficiencies after a revisit survey confirmed correction of prior issues. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to kitchen sanitation and food storage, as well as life safety code concerns such as emergency lighting, exit signage, self-closing doors, and sprinkler system maintenance. Prior complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one substantiated complaint in late 2023 that did not result in deficiencies. The facility previously had multiple care-related deficiencies in 2023, including issues with dental care, restorative services, documentation, and staff training, but these were followed by corrective actions. The recent clean inspection suggests improvement in addressing earlier cited deficiencies and compliance concerns.
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Georgia average 16.6
Georgia average 4.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 17 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Feb 13, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Sep 21, 2023
Corrected
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Sep 21, 2023
Corrected
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Sep 21, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
| Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation |
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Macon | 82 | No | 3 | - | 36 | A+ | 36 | 52 | 1.4 |
7.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Macon's city center to Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.64 miles to nearest hospital (The Little Clinic)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
19% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average ratio: 1.45:1
0% compared with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.3 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
56 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 0 | 50 | 8,715 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,573 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,942 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,142 | 80 | 88% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 987 | 80 | 88% | 8.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 533 | 63 | 69% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 69 | 76% | 7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 461 | 58 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 245 | 44 | 48% | 5.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 77 | 40 | 44% | 1.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 69 | 21 | 23% | 3.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 14 | 15% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 7 | 8% | 3.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 12% | 1.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1% | 2 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
56Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.3
29% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.1
30% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.8%
36% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.2%
37% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.4%
17% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.9%
72% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.0%
22% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
29% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.5%
25% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.4%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.2%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.6%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
55.2%
31% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.4%
146% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
63.6%
19% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Historical financial and operational data for Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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