Archway Transitional Care Center
4373 Houston Avenue · Macon, GA · 31206 · 4782165660
100 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Ethica Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 2, 2021
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 30, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115728 · certified since January 6, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.