Blossom Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
3051 Whiteside Road · Macon, GA · 31216 · 4787881421
143 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.98 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
70% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 70% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $36,454 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
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.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
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 February 25, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
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 November 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F October 3, 2024
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2023
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.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2023 · 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 August 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B July 16, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023 · 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 August 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2023 | Fine | $8,201 |
| June 28, 2023 | Fine | $28,253 |
| June 28, 2023 | Payment Denial | 61 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115636 · certified since March 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.