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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 152nd out of 170 homes in Arkansas.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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 |
|
RN (Weekend)
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 |
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #60 / 167Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 167 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
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.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
2 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
6 routine inspections
9 with issues
0 without issues
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Arkansas average: 21 deficiencies
Arkansas 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
1
400% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.2
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Apr 16, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Apr 16, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Mar 18, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
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.
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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).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fort Smith (Mill Creek) | 130 | 97.3% | +36% | 3.88 | +10% | -17% | 0 | 37 | 3.7 | 1 | 113 | - | 34 | Brown, Brandon | $12.4M | $3.9M | 31.6% | 45345 | ||||
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Malvern | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brownwood Life Care Center, Inc. | - |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fort Smith | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
25% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average ratio: 1.61:1
0% compared with Arkansas averageArkansas average: 8 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 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.
8.4 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.
8.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
2,521 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
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.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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