Willow Creek Macon
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Macon, GA
Willow Creek Macon
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Macon, GA
Macon’s Willow Creek is the kind of place that covers a lot of ground under one roof: assisted living, memory care, residential care, respite care, all in the same building. If someone’s needs shift down the road, they don’t necessarily have to pack up and start over somewhere new.
It’s a small community, just 24 beds, and everything’s on one floor. For a lot of families, that single-story setup makes a real difference, especially if mobility is already a concern. Rooms are suite-style, and the place has been running for 36 years now, which is a long stretch in this business.
One thing worth knowing up front: this isn’t a walkable neighborhood. The Walk Score here is a 7 out of 100, which basically means you’re driving to get almost anywhere. If you’re picturing strolls to a coffee shop or a park nearby, that’s not really the setup at Willow Creek Macon. Residents do have transportation services available, along with fitness and recreation activities built into the day-to-day.
Georgia’s Department of Community Health handles inspections for facilities like this one. Looking at the pattern of findings over time at Willow Creek Macon, the recurring themes land on things like medication management, staff credentials and training, and how care planning gets documented.
You’ve got a small, single-floor community with decades of history and a fairly wide range of care types available in one spot, sitting in a part of Macon where a car is basically required. For a family weighing options, that combination of continuity of care and small scale might matter more than the drive.
24-bed community Rank #604 / 664Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 604th out of 664 homes in Georgia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
36 years in operation Rank #90 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th out of 671 homes in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 7 / 100 Rank #762 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 762nd out of 870 homes in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceJune 29, 2018
CountyBibb
Willow Creek Macon is administered by Shemeka Rouse.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. John Welch (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Inspection History
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Since 2018 · 8 years of data
9 deficiencies
28 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2018 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (57% below)
• Total deficiencies (57% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 21 | This facility has 57% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (9 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 57% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 28 | 17 | This facility has had 65% more total inspections than the Georgia average (28 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 65% more |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Willow Creek Macon
9.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Macon's city center to Willow Creek Macon's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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GA AVG
87
Rank
#57 / 664 | Yes |
30
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30
GA AVG
39
Rank
#535 / 870 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 10
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10
GA AVG
14
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#248 / 671 | - | Rebecca Minter | 11 | 4
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4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#184 / 483 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#164 / 483 |
| Antebellum Arlington Place | AL ADC IL MC RC | Macon | 120
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120
GA AVG
87
Rank
#118 / 664 | Yes |
78
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78
GA AVG
39
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#32 / 870 | Private / Companion Suites | 34
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34
GA AVG
14
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#93 / 671 | A+ | Jassica Feshon-Bowdler | 25 | 21
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21
GA AVG
21
Rank
#384 / 483 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#264 / 483 |
| Oaks at Lake Wildwood | AL | Macon | 54
Facility
54
GA AVG
87
Rank
#478 / 664 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
GA AVG
39
Rank
#708 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 28
Facility
28
GA AVG
14
Rank
#99 / 671 | A+ | Spencer J. Windham | 3 | 2
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2
GA AVG
21
Rank
#128 / 483 | 0.7
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0.7
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#243 / 483 |
| Magnolia Manor of Macon | AL IL MC NH SNF | Macon (Vineville) | 30
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30
GA AVG
87
Rank
#592 / 664 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
GA AVG
39
Rank
#301 / 870 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 43
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43
GA AVG
14
Rank
#78 / 671 | - | Ma Tara Henry | 8 | 2
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2
GA AVG
21
Rank
#128 / 483 | 0.3
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0.3
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#129 / 483 |
| Willow Creek Macon | AL MC RESC RC | Macon (Walden) | 24
Facility
24
GA AVG
87
Rank
#604 / 664 | No |
7
Facility
7
GA AVG
39
Rank
#762 / 870 | Suite | 36
Facility
36
GA AVG
14
Rank
#90 / 671 | - | Shemeka Rouse | 28 | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
21
Rank
#281 / 483 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#129 / 483 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia
Willow Creek Macon is located in Macon, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Creek Macon
What neighborhood is Willow Creek Macon in?
Willow Creek Macon is in the Walden neighborhood of Macon.
Is Willow Creek Macon in a walkable area?
Willow Creek Macon has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Willow Creek Macon been in business?
Willow Creek Macon has been operating for approximately 36 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Willow Creek Macon?
No, Willow Creek Macon has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Willow Creek Macon?
Shemeka Rouse is the administrator of Willow Creek Macon.
How many beds does Willow Creek Macon have?
Willow Creek Macon has 24 beds.
Has Willow Creek Macon had any deficiencies?
Willow Creek Macon has had 9 reported deficiencies since 2018 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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