Pruitthealth – Macon ranked as Bibb County’s largest nursing home in Q1 2026

Pruitthealth – Macon was the largest nursing home in Bibb County during the opening quarter of 2026, based on data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

The facility offered 228 beds, surpassing the county average by 122 beds as of the first quarter of 2026. On average, 170.6 residents were assisted during the period.

CMS rated Pruitthealth – Macon at 2 out of 5 overall, trailing the Georgia nursing home average of 2.7.

During the quarter, Fountain Blue Rehab and Nursing was the second largest facility in Bibb County, providing 143 beds. Pruitthealth – Peake was third with 122 beds available.

As of the first quarter of 2026, Pruitthealth – Macon reported no fines or penalties.

There were a total of seven for-profit nursing homes in Bibb County, Georgia.

U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate that the country’s older population continues to grow while younger age cohorts decline. From 2020 to 2024, the population age 65 and above rose by 13%, while the group under 18 decreased by 1.7%. The older adult population has expanded significantly across the last century, rising from 4.9 million in 1920 to over 61 million by 2024.

A study published in 2021 found that nearly half of people in this age group, about 28 million, could need long-term services and supports. The analysis also estimates that more than a third of these individuals may ultimately require nursing home care.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an education-focused group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Information in this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The original dataset is available here.