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48/100Blossom Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (MACON, Georgia)
3051 WHITESIDE ROAD, MACON, Georgia 31216
Phone: 4787881421
CMS Overall:1/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
143
Avg Residents/Day
83
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Bibb
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall1/5
Health2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality2/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Georgia Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.17 | 0.50 | -0.33 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.08 | 3.61 | -0.53 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 1/5 | 2.3/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 69.1% | 46.8% | - |
Health Citation History
23 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-08 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-08 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-08 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-08 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-08 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-08 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-08 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-08 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-08 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Administration Deficiencies | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
26 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-08 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-03 | Services Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Construction Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Services Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-07-16 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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