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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.
Chestnut Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation is an award-winning nursing home in Cumming, GA, that offers long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. With its dedication to improving residents’ well-being, high-quality care tailored to their healthcare needs is provided 24/7. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also provided in a home-like setting, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
With diabetes management and nutrition support, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Wound care, pain management, and post-surgical care are also available to ease residents’ discomfort and pain. The community’s comprehensive services and state-of-the-art amenities ensure residents have a worry-free retirement.
Brent Vonsuello Moss MPH, LNHA, LPN serves as the Administrator at Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation. He leads a compassionate team of clinicians dedicated to holistic care, supporting residents physically, mentally, and spiritually to maintain their well-being and independence.
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 110th out of 168 homes in Georgia.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| 23m per day | ▼ 23% 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.
| 1h 12m per day | ▲ 29% 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.
| 1h 44m per day | ▼ 19% 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 56m per day | ▼ 5% 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.
| 4m per day | ▲ 33% 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.
| 14m per day | ▼ 30% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #146 / 164Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 146th out of 164 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.
Higher than the Georgia average: 78.1%Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation is administrated by Ms Melinda Huff.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 146 | 21 | This facility has 595% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (146 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 595% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2016.
| 14.6 | 2.1 | This facility has 595% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia nursing home (14.6 vs. GA avg 2.1).↑ 595% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.4 | 2.1 | This facility has 14% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia nursing home (2.4 vs. GA avg 2.1).↑ 14% worse |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 60 | 10 | This facility has 500% more total inspections than a typical Georgia nursing home (60 vs. GA avg 10).↑ 500% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on April 1, 2025, found no deficiencies, confirming that previously cited issues were corrected. Earlier inspections showed recurring deficiencies related to resident care planning and activities of daily living, environmental sanitation including dirty PTAC filters and disrepair, and food service safety violations such as improper food storage and unsanitary equipment. Complaint investigations included a substantiated case in November 2024 involving failure to assist residents with transportation and timely emptying of soiled linen hampers, while most other complaints were unsubstantiated or substantiated without deficiencies. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have made improvements recently, as follow-up surveys consistently found prior deficiencies corrected.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsGeorgia 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.
11 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; 12 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 30 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
471% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Feb 02, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Feb 02, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Feb 02, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Feb 02, 2025
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.
Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation is located in Cumming, Georgia.
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0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cumming's city center to Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
106% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average ratio: 1.45:1
5% better than 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.
9.1 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.
9.6 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.
8.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
3,909 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 236 | 2 | 238 | 21,731 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 107 | 0 | 107 | 13,325 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 33 | 0 | 33 | 4,152 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,443 | 67 | 74% | 9.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,111 | 84 | 92% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,009 | 76 | 84% | 7.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 970 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 908 | 73 | 80% | 6.8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 519 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 422 | 65 | 71% | 6.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 278 | 54 | 59% | 5.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 128 | 24 | 26% | 5.3 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
135Residents 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.
12.7
23% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.8
37% worse 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
21.4%
27% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.5%
31% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.6%
53% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
7% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.5%
29% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
30% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.6%
43% 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
19.6%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.6%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.6%
5% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.54
29% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.18
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.68
15% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 1.97
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
73.5%
9% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
69% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
68.5%
12% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.4%
7% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 24.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.7%
29% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 12.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
39.3%
27% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.3%
7% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
61% lower than Georgia averageGeorgia average: $40K
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.3
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Historical financial and operational data for Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation is in the Samaritan Drive neighborhood of Cumming.
Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation's occupancy is 90%.
Ms MELINDA HUFF is the administrator of Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation has 150 beds.
Yes — there are 5 photos of Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in the photo gallery on this page.
Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation is located at 125 Samaritan Dr, Cumming, GA 30040, United States.
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