Blossom Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in MACON, GA was fined $36,454 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Blossom Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center (MACON, GA) — $36,454 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Blossom Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in MACON, GA was fined $36,454 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• 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.


• Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• 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.