Worth Considering
3
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Macon, Georgia
3 of 12 nursing homes in Macon (25%) meet our strict criteria. The Georgia statewide average is 29%.
3 recommended · 3 caution · 6 avoid · data
City Average
2.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,284
across 12 facilities
High Risk Facilities
6
4 Grade F
$231,806 in combined fines
Zero Fines
7
/12
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 3?
The nursing home market in Macon, Georgia, is adequate, with 12 facilities and only 3 recommended options (25%). Families should be cautious, as 6 facilities have accumulated fines totaling $190,490, indicating potential concerns with care quality.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 ZEBULON PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (90) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. Non-profit ownership ensures a strong community focus, providing personalized and compassionate care for its 66 residents, reflected in an impressive Trust Score of 90/100.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 PRUITTHEALTH - PEAKE (80) — This well-rated 4★ facility boasts a solid Trust Score of 80/100 and has maintained a clean record with no fines. With 122 beds, PruittHealth - Peake offers quality care and a comfortable environment, making it a reliable choice for families.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 ARCHWAY TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER (70) — Archway Transitional Care Center offers a supportive environment with a Trust Score of 70/100 and a solid B grade. Although it's a 3★ facility, its non-profit status highlights a commitment to community well-being and quality care for its 100 residents.
The other 9 Macon facilities didn't qualify — 6 carry Grade D or F ratings and 5 have fines totaling $231K.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. Non-profit ownership ensures a strong community focus, providing personalized and compassionate care for its 66 residents, reflected in an impressive Trust Score of 90/100.
This well-rated 4★ facility boasts a solid Trust Score of 80/100 and has maintained a clean record with no fines. With 122 beds, PruittHealth - Peake offers quality care and a comfortable environment, making it a reliable choice for families.
Archway Transitional Care Center offers a supportive environment with a Trust Score of 70/100 and a solid B grade. Although it's a 3★ facility, its non-profit status highlights a commitment to community well-being and quality care for its 100 residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Macon Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.3 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 9?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 4 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 5 Have fines totaling $231,806
- Low-scoring facilities
- 5 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 3 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Macon Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Macon's city average is 2.3 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
5 of 12 Macon facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Macon avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Macon facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Macon, GA are recommended?
3 of 12 nursing homes in Macon (25%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Macon "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Macon?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.