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Fountain Blue Rehab And Nursing

3051 Whiteside Road, Macon, GA 31216

Assisted Living Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(478) 347-2400

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,149

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,329
  • Average State Price: $3,161
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Fountain Blue Rehab And Nursing Description

    Fountain Blue is a Rehabilitation and Care Center serving the Macon and surrounding communities, since its establishment in 1965. Conveniently located off Route 75, Fountain Blue is an easily accessed center that delivers care quality by a full complement of professionals. Our center offers short, long term, palliative and respite stays. The center has rehabilitation, medically complex and long term care units.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.5
    Fountain Blue Rehab And Nursing
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 7 out of 33 communities in Macon
  • Ranking in State: 79 out of 1038 communities in GA
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback:

    • Exceptional staff that responds to needs, caring and friendly.
    • Facility is clean, well-maintained, and does not have unpleasant odors.
    • Food is reported to smell and look good.
    • High levels of cleanliness and security throughout the facility.
    • Staff is praised for going above and beyond in caring for residents.
    • Many reviewers would recommend Fountain Blue for loved ones, citing it as a place that feels like home.
    • Positive remarks about the facility being the best in comparison to others, especially for rehabilitation.
    • Some staff members, like Kendall, received individual praise for professionalism and helpfulness.

    Negative Feedback:

    • One review mentioned a significant issue with administration, including misinformation about a resident's status leading to complications with benefits.
    • Concerns about personal hygiene not being met for a resident, leading to hospitalization for infections.
    • Complaints about inadequate pain management for a resident and defensive behavior from nursing staff when concerns were raised.
    • A suggestion for the need for more staff and the use of air fresheners.

    General Observations:

    • Most reviews highlight a positive environment with a friendly and hardworking staff.
    • The facility is described as clean, with a pleasant atmosphere and a home-like feeling.
    • Residents appear to be comfortable, well-rested, and satisfied with the care received.
    • Some areas for improvement include staff responsiveness to concerns and administrative issues.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    Nursing Services

    Medication Management

    IV Therapies


    Services

    Assistance With Activities Of Daily Living

    Case Management Services

    Custom Care Planning

    Housekeeping And Laundry Services

    Application Liaison

    Social Services


    Activities

    Activities 7 Days A Week

    Church Services

    Community Life Activities

    Educational Programming

    Spiritual Services

    Resident Council


    Community Amenities

    Complimentary Laundry Service

    Housekeeping Services

    On Site Medical Assistance

    On Site Salon

    Outdoor Courtyard

    Secure Building


    Room Amenities

    Private Bathrooms

    Free Cable

    Wi-Fi Access

    Free Wifi


    Dining

    Specialized Diets

    Tube Feeding

    Registered Dietitian

    Private Dining Room

    Dietary Services


    Transportation

    Parking



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: March 1, 1997
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 143
    Total current residents: 76
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $1638


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-08-02 2022-09-18 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-08-02 2022-09-18 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2022-08-02 2022-09-18 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-21 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-21 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2018-02-27 2018-04-15 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    2018-02-27 2018-04-15 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop a communication plan.
    2018-02-27 2018-04-15 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
    2018-02-27 2018-04-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2018-02-27 2018-04-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2018-02-27 2018-04-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2018-02-27 2018-04-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-02-27 2018-04-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2018-02-27 2018-04-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2018-02-27 2018-04-15 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2018-02-27 2018-04-15 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2018-02-27 2018-04-15 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-08-04 2022-09-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2022-08-04 2022-09-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    2022-08-04 2022-09-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    2022-08-04 2022-09-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-08-04 2022-09-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2022-08-04 2022-09-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-08-04 2022-09-18 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-08-04 2022-09-18 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    2022-08-04 2022-09-18 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-21 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-21 D 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.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-21 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-21 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-01-19 2021-02-12 E Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2020-10-14 2020-11-28 E 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.
    2020-10-14 2020-11-28 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-03-01 2018-04-15 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2018-03-01 2018-04-15 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2018-03-01 2018-04-15 E 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.
    2018-03-01 2018-04-15 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2018-03-01 2018-04-15 D 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.
    2018-03-01 2018-04-15 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2018-03-01 2018-04-15 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2018-03-01 2018-04-15 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2018-03-01 2018-04-15 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2018-03-01 2018-04-15 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-03-01 2018-04-15 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-03-01 2018-04-15 E Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2018-03-01 2018-04-15 D Environmental Deficiencies Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-06-13 $16,400
    2019-03-07 $592,413
    2021-04-12 $655
    2021-04-19 $983

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Macon which is 7.3 miles away and has a population of 91,351 (large town).
    • The average income is $56,491, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 49
      • Average Temperature: 68.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 170 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 193 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 36.0 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 7.0% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 3.16% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 53% Black or African-American, 3% Hispanic or Latino, and 40% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 73.46 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 229.0, Moderate Days 44.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Kroger
    2.1 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    5.2 miles away
    Sam's Club
    5.5 miles away
    Aldi
    5.9 miles away
    Publix
    7.6 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Mid-South Federal Credit Union
    0.4 miles away
    Robins Federal Credit Union
    1.6 miles away
    SunTrust
    2.0 miles away
    Capital City Bank
    2.2 miles away
    Colony Bank
    8.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Navicent Health
    6.8 miles away
    Piedmont Macon Medical Center
    7.9 miles away
    Houston Medical Center
    8.9 miles away
    Piedmont Macon North Hospital
    8.9 miles away
    The Medical Center of Peach County
    10.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.4 miles away
    U Save It Pharmacy
    7.8 miles away
    Rite Aid
    9.1 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    9.2 miles away
    Walgreens
    10.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Ortho Georgia
    10.6 miles away
    Providence Dental
    13.4 miles away
    Gray Dental
    19.8 miles away
    Sanchez & Craig
    19.9 miles away

    Parks

    Sara Willis Park
    0.3 miles away
    Bloomfield Park
    3.2 miles away
    Village Green Park
    3.5 miles away
    Terra Cotta
    4.0 miles away
    Macon
    4.6 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Macon Mall
    5.3 miles away
    Peach Shops at Byron
    6.6 miles away
    Houston County Galleria
    8.2 miles away
    International Square
    8.8 miles away
    Base Exchange Mall
    11.3 miles away

    Culture

    Macon Pops
    6.9 miles away
    Macon City Auditorium
    7.1 miles away
    Hargray Capitol Theatre
    7.1 miles away
    Middle Georgia Art Association
    7.8 miles away
    Macon Little Theater
    8.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Texas Cattle Company
    0.1 miles away
    Acapulco
    0.4 miles away
    Hong Kong Garden
    0.4 miles away
    Country Buffet
    0.4 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    0.5 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of GA. It is a large-sized community with 143 total beds.

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