Total health inspections
10
Arkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
Nursing Home
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
Nursing Home
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.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
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
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The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.
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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
19
BUSH, JENNIFER
93.0%
$19,332,498.00
$6,473,030.00
33.5%
116.10
5.1244
17
-
-71%+10%+30%
Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab
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+18%
-27%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
AR 72903
157
No
-
WILLIAMS, JENNIFER
52.0%
$10,607,330.00
$3,981,374.00
37.5%
68.60
5.5131
20
-
-42%+18%-27%
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
+10%
-17%
+36%
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
97.3%
$12,354,413.00
$3,903,120.00
31.6%
112.50
3.8787
37
1
+10%-17%+36%
Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brownwood Life Care Center, Inc.
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
AR 72916
50
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ashton Place Manor
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Barling
Bed Count:
122
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BUSH, JENNIFER
CCN:
45419
Occupancy:
93.0%
Home Revenue:
$19,332,498.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,473,030.00
Payroll %:
33.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
116.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1244
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
RN share vs State Avg:
-71%
-71%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
AR 72903
Bed Count:
157
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
WILLIAMS, JENNIFER
CCN:
45364
Occupancy:
52.0%
Home Revenue:
$10,607,330.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,981,374.00
Payroll %:
37.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
68.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.5131
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
20
RN share vs State Avg:
-42%
-42%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-27%
-27%
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Fort Smith
Bed Count:
117
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BROWN, BRANDON
CCN:
45345
Occupancy:
97.3%
Home Revenue:
$12,354,413.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,903,120.00
Payroll %:
31.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
112.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8787
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
37
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-17%
-17%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+36%
+36%Places of interest near The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
3.5 miles from city center — 2.62 miles to nearest hospital (Sparks PremierCare)
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
Inspections
Total health citations
37
Citations per inspection
3.7
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 37 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 17 of 37 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
1
1
400% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.2
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
35 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Apr 16, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Apr 16, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Mar 18, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jan 08, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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 of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.3
In line with Arkansas averageArkansas average: 7.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.7
17% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.7%
10% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 11.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.6%
6% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.7%
43% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 15.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
27% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
8% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
81% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
19% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.9%
20% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
26.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
26.2%
150% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 10.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
6% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Arkansas averageArkansas average: 96.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.75
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.75
11% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.97
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.71
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.71
22% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 2.18
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.0%
14% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 80.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.9%
20% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 77.7%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.1%
28% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 25.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.4%
39% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.8%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
69.6%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
69.6%
30% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 53.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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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