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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 165th out of 182 homes in Arkansas. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 14m per day | ▼ 42% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 43m per day | ▼ 25% State avg: 57m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 15m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 2h 44m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 59m per day | ▼ 14% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 10m per day | ▼ 37% State avg: 16m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Higher than the Arkansas average: 71.3%The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center is legally operated by Wheeler Avenue Operating LLC, and administrated by Sanford Yarbrough.
In Arkansas, the Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care is authorized to conduct unannounced inspections and issue official quality of care reports for all senior living providers.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arkansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AR Average | vs. AR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 66 | 21 | This facility has 214% more total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas nursing home (66 vs. AR avg 21).↑ 214% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 22 | 7 | This facility has 214% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arkansas nursing home (22 vs. AR avg 7).↑ 214% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated deficiencies in medication administration, infection control, and resident care practices. On September 19, 2025, inspectors cited five deficiencies including improper medication self-administration, failure to follow physician orders, and lapses in infection control during wound care. Earlier investigations substantiated verbal abuse complaints and found failures in abuse reporting, while prior inspections noted unsafe transport, poor hygiene, and incomplete care planning, indicating ongoing challenges despite some corrective actions.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsArkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Arkansas average 21.8
Arkansas average 5.32
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.
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.4
400% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.2
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
24% worse than Arkansas average
0% compared with Arkansas average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4,199 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 0 | 69 | 23,268 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 1 | 20 | 6,001 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,896 | 84 | 91% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,169 | 70 | 76% | 9.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,030 | 67 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 911 | 75 | 82% | 9.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 842 | 66 | 72% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 708 | 69 | 75% | 7.8 |
| Physician Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 550 | 62 | 67% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 3 | 4 | 543 | 63 | 68% | 8.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 2 | 3 | 519 | 58 | 63% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 493 | 59 | 64% | 8.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 415 | 66 | 72% | 6.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 316 | 46 | 50% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 297 | 49 | 53% | 6.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 157 | 40 | 43% | 3.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 20 | 22% | 2.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 3 | 3% | 16.6 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.7%
10% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 11.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.6%
6% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.4%
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%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
27% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
8% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
81% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
19% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.9%
20% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
26.2%
150% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
6% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Arkansas averageArkansas average: 96.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.75
11% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.97
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.71
22% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 2.18
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.0%
14% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 80.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.9%
20% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 77.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.1%
28% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 25.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.4%
39% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.8%
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.
20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
37% of new residents, often for short stays.
43% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
110Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #48 / 181Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 181 homes in Arkansas. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Arkansas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Smith's city center to The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.62 miles to nearest hospital (Sparks PremierCare)
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center is in the Mill Creek neighborhood of Fort Smith.
The legal owner and operator of The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center is Wheeler Avenue Operating LLC.
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center's occupancy is 82%.
Sanford Yarbrough is the administrator of The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center.
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center has 130 beds.
(479) 646-3454 will put you in contact with the team at The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center.
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