Macon Rehabilitation and Healthcare

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Macon Rehabilitation and Healthcare, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Mar 28, 2022

  Based on record review, review of the facility policy titled Abuse Prevention Policy, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure one resident (R) (#1) was free from physical abuse from R#12, of five residents reviewed for abuse. Actual harm occurred on 12/30/21 when R#1 sustained a laceration to the right temporal scalp requiring sutures. Findings include: Review of the policy titled, Abuse Prevention Policy dated 9/5/16 indicated the resident has the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical, and mental abuse, corporal punishment and involuntary seclusion. The policy included a definition of physical abuse as including hitting, slapping, pinching and kicking. R#1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 21, 2025

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled Food Storage: Cold Foods, the facility failed to ensure food items were covered/wrapped, labeled, and dated when opened. In addition, the facility failed to ensure sanitary conditions for two of two ice machines used by the kitchen. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure sanitary conditions in the kitchen. These deficient practices had the potential to place the 89 residents receiving food and hydration from the kitchen at risk of foodborne illness. Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled Food Storage: Cold Food, revised 2/2023, revealed the Procedures section included, . 5. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jul 31, 2022

  Based on observations, record review, interviews, review of the facility policies, and review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, the facility failed to implement effective infection control program to prevent the spread of infections. Specifically, the facility failed to follow isolation procedures; facility failed to ensure signage was posted for use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and failed to ensure that PPE was worn appropriately on two of two Halls (North Hall and South Hall) to prevent the spread of [CONDITION(S)]-CoV-2 infection. Findings include: Review of CDC guidance, dated [DATE], indicated . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656Apr 21, 2024

  Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled Care Plan Policy, the facility failed to ensure a care plan was developed or implemented for six of 37 residents (R) (R46, R51, R61, R4, R54, R67). Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the care plan was implemented for R46 and R51 for Activities of Daily Living (ADL), R61 for providing a privacy bag for a urinary catheter, R4 for oxygen use, and R54 for tube feeding. In addition, the facility failed to develop a care plan for R67 for the use of antipsychotic and anticoagulant medications. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Apr 21, 2024

  Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policies titled Activity of Daily Living, Quality of Life, Special Rehabilitative Services, and Nail Care (Finger and Toe), the facility failed to ensure five residents (R) (R51, R29, R21, R56, and R46) were provided care and services in accordance with their personal needs. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure R51 and R29's nails were clean and trimmed, R46's beard was trimmed and clean without food particles present, and R21 and R56 received baths and removal of facial hair. These failures placed R51, R29, R21, R56, and R46 at risk for unmet needs and a diminished quality of life. […]