Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Arkansas
The Blossoms at Fort… is a Nursing Home in Arkansas
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Arkansas
The Blossoms at Fort… is a Nursing Home in Arkansas
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center, nestled in the vibrant city of Fort Smith, is a place that truly stands out. With their unwavering commitment to excellence in nursing home care, this haven creates a nurturing environment where residents’ well-being is always the top priority. The dedicated staff takes a patient-centered approach, ensuring that each individual receives the personalized attention they deserve. The result is a premier community that sets the standard for exceptional care.
At The Blossoms, residents have a plethora of opportunities to engage in recreational activities that bring joy and entertainment to their days. From delightful movie nights to thrilling bingo evenings and captivating musical performances, there’s always something exciting happening. And let’s not forget about the exquisite gourmet-style meals that are served daily, prepared with care and expertise. With a registered dietitian overseeing the culinary offerings, residents can savor delicious and nutritious dishes that cater to their individual needs. For those looking to stay active and fit, a spacious gym equipped with state-of-the-art equipment awaits. The Blossoms truly leaves no stone unturned when it comes to providing a comprehensive and enriching living experience.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
130
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
97.3%
Residents per day (avg)
113
Occupancy rate
97.3%
Residents per day (avg)
113
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
37% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
43% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$12.4M
Profit
$988.6K
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$12,355,287.00
Profit
$988,608.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.4M
130-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 34 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility Type
Skilled Nursing Facility with dual certified beds (Medicaid/Medicare)
Additional licensing details
Business type:
Limited Liability Company
Certification type:
XIX/XVIII
County:
Sebastian
Ownership & operating entity
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center is legally operated by Wheeler Avenue Operating LLC, and administrated by Sanford Yarbrough.
Type Of Units
Medicaid and Medicare
130 units
Total beds
130 units
Contact Information
Fax:
479-434-4081
Comparison Chart
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The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Fort Smith
117
No
-
34
BROWN, BRANDON
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31.6%
112.50
1/5
3.8787
1/5
2/5
4/5
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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-
No
-
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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3.5 miles from city center
5301 Wheeler Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
132
Total Staff
110
Employees
22
Contractors
36,820
Total Hours (Quarter)
50
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 8.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 8.4 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 70 | 8.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
106 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
6 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
13 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.8%
of total hours from contractors
2,521 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Licensed Practical Nurse: 2
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Medical Director: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 70 | 0 | 70 | 23,428 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 2 | 20 | 5,173 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,646 | 90 | 99% | 8.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,494 | 83 | 91% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 957 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 3 | 5 | 827 | 74 | 81% | 8.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 560 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 509 | 61 | 67% | 8.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 501 | 63 | 69% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 355 | 57 | 63% | 6.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 260 | 43 | 47% | 5.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 188 | 34 | 37% | 5.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 161 | 50 | 55% | 3.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 152 | 35 | 38% | 4.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 23 | 25% | 2.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 3 | 3% | 15.7 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Dec 2021 – Apr 2025)
10
Inspections
37
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
3.7
Citations/Inspection
Apr 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
13
35% of total
Resident Rights
7
19% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
3
8% of total
Infection Control
2
5% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
5% of total
Administration
1
3% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
20
Complaint Investigations
17
State Comparison (AR)
Citations
37
Arkansas average: 21.8
Critical Citations
0
Arkansas average: 0.4
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | D | Administration | F0850 | Corrected |
| Apr 16, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0644 | Corrected |
| Mar 18, 2025 | E | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Jan 08, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Jan 08, 2025 | G | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Jan 08, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0693 | Corrected |
| Jan 08, 2025 | E | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Jan 08, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0567 | Corrected |
| Jan 08, 2025 | E | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
| Sep 19, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Sep 19, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Sep 19, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0558 | Corrected |
| May 23, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| May 23, 2024 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| May 23, 2024 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| May 23, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| May 23, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| May 23, 2024 | E | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Apr 28, 2023 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Apr 28, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0690 | Corrected |
| Apr 28, 2023 | F | Quality of Care | F0699 | Corrected |
| Apr 28, 2023 | E | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| Apr 28, 2023 | E | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Apr 28, 2023 | E | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Apr 28, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0661 | Corrected |
| Mar 30, 2023 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Mar 01, 2023 | E | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Mar 01, 2023 | E | Quality of Care | F0690 | Corrected |
| Mar 01, 2023 | E | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Dec 08, 2022 | B | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| Dec 03, 2021 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Dec 03, 2021 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Dec 03, 2021 | D | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| Dec 03, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Dec 03, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Dec 03, 2021 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Dec 03, 2021 | D | Resident Rights | F0558 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Wheeler Avenue Operating LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
110
Total Residents
Medicare
5
(4.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
95
(86.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
10
(9.1%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
7.3
Score
Near average
Arkansas avg: 7.7
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
15.7
Score
17% worse than avg
Arkansas avg: 13.3
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
12.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
4.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.3%
Depressive Symptoms
1.9%
Falls with Major Injury
2.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.8%
Antipsychotic Use
26.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
12.6%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.4%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
21.7%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
92.0%
14% better than avg
Arkansas: 80.9%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0%
100% better than avg
Arkansas: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
92.9%
20% better than avg
Arkansas: 77.7%
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
97.3%
↑ 1.8pp vs 2023
Net Income
$988,608
↑ ~$219K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$5,189,884
↑ ~$47K vs 2023
Profit Margin
8.0%
↑ 1.8pp vs 2023
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
ARChoices
Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices
- General: Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- AR Specifics: Rural focus; possible waitlists.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($7/meal), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day services ($60/day).
Choices in Living Resource Center
Arkansas Choices in Living
- General: Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- AR Specifics: Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.
- Services: Care coordination, limited respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation assistance (~5 trips/month).
Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver
Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver
- General: Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
- AR Specifics: Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).
- Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Arkansas Medicaid PACE
- General: Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- AR Specifics: Limited geographic availability.
- Services: Primary/preventive care, personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy.
Arkansas State Plan Personal Care
Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program
- General: Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual).
- Asset Limits: $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
- AR Specifics: No nursing home-level care requirement.
- Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day), homemaker services (e.g., meal prep).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- AR Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices
ARChoices
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR Specifics:Rural focus; possible waitlists.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($7/meal), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day services ($60/day).
Arkansas Choices in Living
Choices in Living Resource Center
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- AR Specifics:Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Care coordination, limited respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation assistance (~5 trips/month).
Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver
Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
- AR Specifics:Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.
Arkansas Medicaid PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- AR Specifics:Limited geographic availability.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Primary/preventive care, personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy.
Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program
Arkansas State Plan Personal Care
Requirements:
- General:Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,004/month (individual).
- Asset Limits:$9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
- AR Specifics:No nursing home-level care requirement.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day), homemaker services (e.g., meal prep).
Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified.
- AR Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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