Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and loving nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 37 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While many families report high levels of satisfaction with the compassionate care provided, the facility has faced serious allegations regarding transparency and patient safety. When touring, we strongly recommend asking for a detailed explanation of their communication protocols for medical updates and how they handle family grievances to ensure you feel comfortable with their level of accountability.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
37 reviews on Google“Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the staff's compassion and the facility's cleanliness. However, there are serious, critical allegations regarding patient safety and transparency that prospective families must investigate thoroughly. While many report positive experiences with long-term care, others have expressed significant frustration regarding communication and the handling of medical information.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and loving nursing staff
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Effective rehabilitation therapy
- Responsive communication regarding health updates
Concerns
- Lack of transparency and communication regarding patient medical status (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 41 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I understand that clear communication is vital for our family; what is your standard process for keeping families updated on a loved one's changing medical status?
- 2With your 4-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that the nursing team has enough time to provide the compassionate, one-on-one attention that residents here are known for?
- 3Since your rehabilitation therapy is highly regarded, could you explain how you tailor those programs to help residents maintain their independence during their stay?
- 4I noticed you have a 4-star CMS health inspection rating; could you walk me through how you address and resolve the specific areas identified in your recent state surveys?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social programs do you have in place to help residents feel connected and engaged with the rest of the community?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health, what is the protocol for notifying family members and coordinating care with local hospitals?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mother has dementia and other health issues and she is not the most pleasant person at times. I feel like the staff there does their best to work with her and help her through the difficu”
“My mother was a resident for 3 years. The staff treated her with love, care and respect. Above and beyond what our family expected .”
“My biggest fault is their willingness to let the patient sit in a room and not be truthful with them. This is my mind, my body and am I not untitled to know what's going on?”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows a concerning pattern with 12 deficiencies across three surveys, primarily in fire safety and smoke protection, resident assessments, and infection control. Fire safety issues appear to persist, with smoke door deficiencies cited in both 2023 and 2025, suggesting ongoing structural safety concerns. While most violations have been corrected, the recurring fire safety problems and the facility's struggle to maintain compliance in basic areas like resident assessments and vaccination policies warrant careful consideration during your visit.
Dec 18, 2025Routine6
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Aug 15, 2024Routine3
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
May 17, 2023Routine3
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Varghese, Mathew
Owner
Key personnel
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