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Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

125 Samaritan Drive, Cumming, GA 30040150 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 123 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (7 vs median 5.0)
  • High staff turnover (74%)

Bottom 25% in GA · Below recommended RN staffing · Very high staff turnover · Worst in CYPRESS SKILLED NURSING chain · $15,593 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Chestnut Ridge has a highly regarded rehabilitation team that can be excellent for short-term recovery, but the facility's history of inconsistent care is a significant risk. If you choose this facility, we strongly recommend frequent, unannounced visits to monitor your loved one's hygiene and ensure call lights are being answered promptly.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

123 reviews on Google
Chestnut Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the physical therapy team and individual staff members for their dedication, while others report severe neglect and safety concerns. Critical reviews frequently mention issues with call light response times, hygiene, and medication errors, suggesting that the quality of care may be inconsistent depending on the shift or specific wing. Prospective families should be aware of these significant discrepancies in resident experiences.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food3.0Staff5.0Clean5.0Activities7.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy teams
  • Many staff members described as compassionate and attentive
  • Clean and well-maintained facility environment
  • Responsive and professional administrative communication

Concerns

  • Neglect of basic hygiene and toileting needs (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
  • Slow or non-existent response to call lights (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Medication administration errors (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor communication regarding medical status or hospital transfers (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Unsatisfactory food quality (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2341.02021(1)3.02023(3)3.62024(9)4.22025(26)4.02026(1)

Distribution · 40 analyzed

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22
4
7
3
2
2
2
1
7

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent focus on staffing, what specific protocols are in place to ensure call lights are answered promptly and residents receive timely assistance with toileting and hygiene?
  • 2I noticed the facility has a strong reputation for physical and occupational therapy; how do you integrate those therapy goals into the daily care plan for residents who aren't currently in active sessions?
  • 3Could you walk me through your process for medication administration and how you ensure accuracy, especially when there are changes to a resident's prescription orders?
  • 4How does your team keep families informed during medical changes or hospital transfers, and what is your process for ensuring we are updated quickly?
  • 5I’ve read positive things about your administrative responsiveness; what is the best way for us to communicate with the nursing team if we have concerns about daily care or food quality?
  • 6What steps are you taking to improve the dining experience and ensure that residents receive meals that meet both their nutritional needs and personal preferences?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The physical therapy was awesome!! They worked with him to get from not being able to raise his arms to walking and talking again.

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★

My mom was admitted to Chestnut Ridge for short term rehab a little over a month ago and the only word for her care is exceptional! The therapy team is awesome!!

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

My mom stayed here for a couple of days before she was rushed back to the hospital. During the middle of the night my mom fell out of one of their beds. They didn't contact her family. They didn't take her for any x-rays or scans.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 123 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.38hrs
51%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.37hrs
82%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
74%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
36%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.2%
Better than Avg
Here
0.2%
US
12.1%
GA
10.6%
Forsyth
2.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.8%
US
15.3%
GA
16.6%
Forsyth
23.6%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.9%
US
19.4%
GA
16.0%
Forsyth
20.9%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.3%
US
14.4%
GA
15.7%
Forsyth
16.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
90.6%
US
95.5%
GA
95.0%
Forsyth
94.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.6%
Better than Avg
Here
94.6%
US
93.4%
GA
91.2%
Forsyth
93.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility68.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
68.5%
US
79.7%
GA
78.4%
Forsyth
73.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility74.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
74.2%
US
81.8%
GA
80.4%
Forsyth
79.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.9%
US
1.6%
GA
2.4%
Forsyth
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

12deficiencies
Well above state avg (6.1)
30 complaint-triggered
$15,593 in fines

This facility has significant concerns with families filing 19 complaint reports triggering deficiencies related to abuse/neglect protection, medication management, and care planning. Recent 2024-2025 complaints involved failures to prevent abuse, improper medication labeling, inadequate care planning, and unsanitary conditions including food safety violations. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring issues across multiple surveys and ongoing family complaints suggests persistent quality problems that warrant careful consideration before placement.

Mar 5, 2026Routine
13
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0557Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0808Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Mar 5, 2026Complaint
4
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Feb 2, 2025Complaint
14
0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Feb 2, 2025Routine
16
0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0037Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0341Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0037Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0341Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Nov 7, 2024Complaint
1
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Aug 24, 2023Routine
36
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0687Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0001Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0100Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0341Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0352Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0754Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0001Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0100Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0341Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0352Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0754Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0687Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Cypress Skilled Nursing

Chain Size

7 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.9/5 · Rank 7 of 8 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Enin Tr

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Snf Tr

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Ovits, IsaacManaging Control - Governing BodyPatterson, DianneManaging Control - Governing BodyCypress Skilled Nursing LLCManagerBender, SaraManagerMacatula, MariaManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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