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Total health inspections
3
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation
Memory Care Home
Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation
Memory Care Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
82
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
76.2%
Residents per day (avg)
58
Occupancy rate
76.2%
Residents per day (avg)
58
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
84% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$6.6M
Operating deficit
-$617.8K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$6,639,860.00
Operating deficit
$-617,785.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$7.3M
82-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
36 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 3 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community
Occupancy Rate
68%
Occupied Beds
56 of 82
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
November 21, 1989
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
115652
County:
BIBB
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Ms. Vanequa Durham, Resident Manager
Types of Care at Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation
Hospice Care
Nursing Home
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.
36 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date:March 18, 2025
Type:Other
36 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Memory Care around Macon
The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation
-25%
-7%
-2%
HC
Hospice Care
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Macon
82
No
A+
3
LAWSON, RYAN
76.2%
$6,422,179.00
$3,161,052.00
49.2%
57.70
3.3061
17
-25%-7%-2%
Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation
Type of care:
HC
SNF
Community:
Macon
Bed Count:
82
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LAWSON, RYAN
CCN:
115652
Occupancy:
76.2%
Home Revenue:
$6,422,179.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,161,052.00
Payroll %:
49.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
57.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3061
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
RN share vs State Avg:
-25%
-25%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-2%
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7.6 miles from city center — 3.64 miles to nearest hospital (The Little Clinic)
3520 Kenneth Dr, Macon, GA 31206
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
97
Total Staff
91
Employees
6
Contractors
20,349
Total Hours (Quarter)
26
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 8.3 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 8.8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
76 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
13 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.3%
of total hours from contractors
56 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 3
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
17
Citations per inspection
5.67
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).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
17 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Feb 13, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Sep 21, 2023
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Sep 21, 2023
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit
Part of: Health Systems Facilities
Resident Census by Payment Source
56
Total Residents
Medicaid
53
(94.6%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
3
(5.4%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.3
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
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.1
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
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.8%
36% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.2%
37% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.4%
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%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.9%
72% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.0%
22% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
29% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.5%
25% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.4%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.2%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.6%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
55.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
55.2%
31% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.4%
146% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
63.6%
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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
76.2%
↑ 8.3pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$617,785
↑ ~$621K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$4,041,290
↑ ~$488K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-9.6%
↑ 13.9pp vs 2023
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