Inspection Reports for
The Blossoms at Midtown Rehab & Nursing Center
AR, 72205
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Deficiencies (over 3 years)
14 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.
169% worse than Arkansas average
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Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 6
Date: Aug 28, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident environment, assessments, accident prevention, food safety, and infection control at The Blossoms at Midtown Rehab & Nursing Center.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining a safe, clean, and homelike environment, accurate resident assessments, proper storage and supervision to prevent accidents, food safety and sanitation, and infection prevention practices. Multiple observations and interviews revealed issues such as mold and residue in resident bathrooms, inaccurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, unsecured chemical storage, improper razor storage, food safety violations including expired and improperly stored food, and failure of housekeeping staff to follow isolation protocols.
Deficiencies (6)
Failure to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment in resident rooms, including mold and residue in bathrooms and damaged furnishings.
Failure to accurately assess and complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for residents, leading to incorrect coding of care needs.
Failure to ensure chemicals were properly stored away from residents to prevent accidents and injuries; unsecured soiled room door with hazardous chemicals accessible.
Failure to ensure razors were properly stored to prevent accidents and injury; razor left accessible in resident room.
Failure to maintain food safety standards including dirty ice scoop holder, improperly stored and expired food, failure to wash hands between handling dirty and clean equipment, and inadequate hot food temperatures.
Failure to ensure isolation practices were followed by housekeeping staff, including failure to change gloves or perform hand hygiene when cleaning isolation rooms.
Report Facts
Residents potentially affected by unsecured chemical storage: 55
Ambulatory residents using vending machine near unsecured soiled room: 50
Brief Interview for Mental Status score: 12
Brief Interview for Mental Status score: 10
Food temperature: 115
Food temperature: 130
Food temperature: 103
Food temperature: 130
Food temperature: 120
Food temperature: 120
Expired food item date: May 6, 2025
Expired food item date: Aug 11, 2025
Expired food item date: Jul 28, 2025
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Resident #31 | Reported ongoing bathroom cleanliness issues and odor. | |
| Housekeeping Supervisor | Described cleaning schedule and mold spray use. | |
| Maintenance Director | Commented on mold and cleaning responsibilities. | |
| Assistant Director of Nursing | ADON | Expressed concern about bathroom cleanliness and infection risk. |
| Administrator | Acknowledged facility deficiencies and lack of housekeeping policy. | |
| MDS Nurse | Reported on MDS assessment errors and lack of policy. | |
| Unit Manager/Assistant Director of Nursing/Registered Nurse | UM/ADON/RN | Described concerns about unsecured chemical storage and biohazard risks. |
| Housekeeper #1 | Admitted to leaving keys in unlocked soiled room door. | |
| RN #8 | Registered Nurse | Discussed razor safety and resident supervision. |
| Dietary Manager | DM | Confirmed food safety violations and improper food storage. |
| Housekeeper #9 | Observed failing to follow isolation protocols during cleaning. | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #5 | LPN | Discussed responsibility for cleaning refrigerators. |
| ADON #6 | Assistant Director of Nursing | Discussed assignment of refrigerator cleaning duties. |
| Dietary [NAME] #4 | DC #4 | Observed failing to wash hands before handling clean equipment and improper food temperature maintenance. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Feb 11, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding the facility's failure to administer medications as ordered by the physician for certain residents, specifically Residents #2 and #4.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found substantiated issues with medication administration for Residents #2 and #4, including missed doses due to pharmacy delays, medication unavailability, and PICC line malfunction. The Regional Nurse Consultant confirmed these findings and emphasized the risks of exacerbation of chronic conditions due to missed medications.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered, resulting in missed doses of antipsychotic and antibiotic medications for Residents #2 and #4. This included delays due to pharmacy issues, medication unavailability, and PICC line malfunction, leading to potential harm such as Resident #2's hospitalization and Resident #4 not receiving antibiotics on multiple days.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to administer antipsychotic medication as ordered for Resident #2, resulting in missed doses and hospitalization.
Failure to administer antibiotic medication as ordered for Resident #4 on multiple dates due to medication unavailability and PICC line issues.
Report Facts
Missed medication doses for Resident #2: 8
Missed medication doses for Resident #4: 4
Medication dosage: 100
Medication dosage: 300
Medication dosage: 1000
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse #1 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Confirmed no intravenous antibiotic was administered on 02/10/2025 and searched for medication |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #2 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Confirmed medication was searched for but unable to be located |
| Regional Nurse Consultant | Regional Nurse Consultant | Reviewed documentation and confirmed missed medication doses and explained importance of medication administration |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Oct 28, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to allegations of misappropriation of property and controlled substances at the facility, specifically concerning missing narcotics and failure to report alleged misappropriations.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation revealed 693 discontinued narcotics were unaccounted for and not surrendered to the Pharmacy Division. The Chief Nursing Officer confirmed the missing narcotics and the failure to transmit the faxed report to the Pharmacy Division. The facility failed to report alleged misappropriations for 15 residents to the State Agency, with 3 residents still having current medication orders for the missing drugs.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents were free from misappropriation of property involving controlled substances for 4 of 15 residents reviewed. Additionally, the facility failed to timely report allegations of misappropriation of property to the State Agency for 15 residents, with 3 residents still on medications. A total of 693 discontinued narcotics were unaccounted for and not surrendered to the Pharmacy Division as required.
Deficiencies (2)
Failed to ensure residents were free from misappropriation of property involving controlled substances for 4 residents.
Failed to timely report allegations of misappropriation of property to the State Agency for 15 residents, with 3 residents still on medications.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for misappropriation: 15
Residents affected by misappropriation: 4
Discontinued narcotics unaccounted for: 693
Residents affected by missing narcotics: 15
Missing oxycodone tablets for Resident #3: 26
Missing hydrocodone/acetaminophen tablets for Resident #5: 1
Missing hydrocodone/acetaminophen tablets for Resident #4: 42
Missing clonazepam tablets for Resident #7: 14
Missing tramadol tablets for Resident #7: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Nursing Officer | CNO | Confirmed missing narcotics and failure to report to Pharmacy Division and State Agency |
Inspection Report
Deficiencies: 2
Date: May 8, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with care standards including wound care and nutritional services at The Blossoms at Midtown Rehab & Nursing Center.
Findings
The facility failed to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care for one resident as ordered by the physician, potentially affecting eight residents. Additionally, the facility did not ensure meals were prepared and served according to the planned menu, affecting nutritional needs of 87 residents receiving regular and mechanical soft diets.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to provide wound care as ordered for Resident #199, missing documentation of second application of Povidone-iodine on multiple dates.
Failure to prepare and serve meals according to the planned menu, including insufficient portion sizes and missing cheese in scrambled eggs.
Report Facts
Residents affected by wound care deficiency: 8
Residents affected by meal preparation deficiency: 74
Residents affected by meal preparation deficiency: 13
Number of residents served insufficient fried chicken portions: 19
Number of servings prepared for mechanical soft diets: 11
Portion size served for oatmeal: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary Supervisor | Observed serving insufficient portions of fried chicken during lunch meal service | |
| Dietary Employee #2 | Weighed chicken portions and explained servings prepared for mechanical soft diets | |
| Dietary Employee #3 | Served oatmeal with incorrect portion size and did not follow menu portion size | |
| Dietary Employee #4 | Served oatmeal with incorrect portion size and did not follow menu portion size | |
| Dietary Employee #5 | Served oatmeal with incorrect portion size and did not follow menu portion size |
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 9
Date: May 8, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, safety, infection control, nutrition, and facility operations at The Blossoms at Midtown Rehab & Nursing Center.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including accurate resident assessments, care plan updates for oxygen therapy, wound care administration, safe storage of hazardous items, proper oxygen administration, meal preparation and serving according to menus, food safety and sanitation practices, and infection prevention protocols related to Enhanced Barrier Precautions.
Deficiencies (9)
Failed to complete a discharge Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment accurately reflecting resident discharge status.
Failed to review and revise care plan to include oxygen therapy for a resident with physician's orders.
Failed to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care as ordered to prevent infection and promote healing.
Failed to ensure potentially hazardous items were stored securely to prevent accidents.
Failed to ensure oxygen was administered at the flow rate ordered by the physician to prevent respiratory complications.
Failed to ensure meals were prepared and served according to the planned written menu to meet nutritional needs.
Failed to ensure food was palatable, attractive, and served at safe and appetizing temperatures.
Failed to ensure foods were stored covered and sealed, ice machine and scoop holder were clean, and dietary employees practiced proper hand hygiene to prevent foodborne illness.
Failed to ensure staff followed Enhanced Barrier Precautions between resident rooms to prevent cross contamination.
Report Facts
Residents potentially affected by inaccurate discharge MDS: 76
Residents potentially affected by failure to update care plan for oxygen therapy: 55
Residents potentially affected by failure to provide wound care as ordered: 8
Residents potentially affected by failure to administer oxygen at ordered flow rate: 57
Residents potentially affected by failure to prepare and serve meals according to menu: 74
Residents potentially affected by food safety and sanitation deficiencies: 89
Residents potentially affected by failure to follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions: 99
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse #1 | LPN | Observed administering medication without wearing isolation gown in Enhanced Barrier Precautions room |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #2 | LPN | Spoke about oxygen settings for Resident #71 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #3 | LPN | Spoke about oxygen orders for Resident #71 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #4 | LPN | Described dirty ice scoop holder and acknowledged it was in use |
| Licensed Practical Nurse #6 | LPN | Verified oxygen order for Resident #248 |
| Director of Nursing | DON | Provided policies and confirmed practices related to oxygen administration and infection control |
| Assistant Director of Nursing | ADON | Observed administering medication without PPE and explained proper PPE use for Enhanced Barrier Precautions |
| Dietary Employee #1 | DE | Observed handling clean utensils without washing hands after touching dirty items |
| Dietary Employee #2 | DE | Observed preparing food with unclean equipment and improper sanitation |
| Dietary Employee #3 | DE | Observed serving incorrect portion sizes and food temperatures |
| Dietary Employee #4 | DE | Observed serving incorrect portion sizes |
| Dietary Employee #5 | DE | Observed serving incorrect portion sizes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #1 | CNA | Described cleaning practices for ice chests and scoop holders |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #2 | CNA | Described cleaning practices for ice chests and scoop holders |
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Nov 22, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the condition and maintenance of resident rooms and HVAC units in the nursing home to ensure the environment is safe, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and the public.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain resident rooms in good repair, with damage observed in four rooms and HVAC units and vents on multiple floors found to have dark brown and black spots with a slightly furry appearance, indicating possible mold or mildew. Additionally, the facility lacked policies on HVAC maintenance and building upkeep.
Deficiencies (5)
Damage to walls behind beds in rooms 202, 301, 304, and 406 including gouges and unfinished plaster repairs.
Dark brown and black circular-shaped spots with a slightly furry appearance observed inside HVAC vents on the second, third, and fourth floors.
Water damage observed in ten ceiling tiles in the hallway on the second floor.
Facility lacked a policy on maintenance of the HVAC system.
Facility lacked a policy on upkeep and repair of the building.
Report Facts
Number of damaged rooms: 4
Number of ceiling tiles with water damage: 10
Number of HVAC vents with spots on fourth floor: 3
Number of HVAC vents with spots on third floor: 4
Number of HVAC vents with spots on second floor: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Director | Observed HVAC spots and wall damage, commented on mold and repairs | |
| Administrator | Observed HVAC spots, commented on cleaning and lack of HVAC maintenance policy |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 81
Deficiencies: 8
Date: May 11, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine regulatory survey to assess compliance with healthcare facility standards including resident care, medication management, dietary services, and environmental safety.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to maintain a safe and clean environment, inadequate care for residents with contractures, improper medication management including unnecessary drug use and unsecured medications, failure to prepare and serve meals according to planned menus and nutritional needs, poor food handling and hygiene practices by dietary staff, and inconsistent meal service times.
Deficiencies (8)
Failed to clean tube feeding pumps, poles, fall mats, and floors in multiple resident rooms, compromising a safe and homelike environment.
Failed to ensure devices were put in residents' hands to prevent contracture decline for 1 resident with contractures.
Failed to ensure a resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs, specifically antipsychotic and anti-epileptic medications without adequate indications.
Failed to secure medication properly by leaving it on a bedside table for a resident, risking medication safety.
Failed to prepare and serve meals according to the planned written menu, including omission of pureed dessert and bread, and serving incorrect entrees.
Failed to ensure pureed food items were blended to a smooth, lump-free consistency, risking choking hazards.
Failed to serve meals consistently at scheduled times, with lunch service delayed by almost 2 hours.
Failed to ensure dietary staff washed hands and changed gloves before handling food, and hot food items were not maintained at safe temperatures on the steam table.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 81
Residents affected: 35
Residents affected: 5
Residents affected: 10
Meal service delay: 118
Food temperature: 104
Food temperature: 124
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Informed about dried substances on feeding pumps and medication regimen issues |
| Assistant Director of Nursing | Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) | Interviewed regarding care for residents with contractures |
| MDS Coordinator | MDS Coordinator | Interviewed about care plans and medication use for Resident #82 |
| Dietary Supervisor | Dietary Supervisor | Interviewed about meal service delays, food preparation, and hygiene practices |
| Dietary Employee #1 | Dietary Employee | Observed handling food without proper hand hygiene |
| Dietary Employee #2 | Dietary Employee | Observed preparing pureed foods with improper consistency and handling food without hand hygiene |
| Dietary Employee #3 | Dietary Employee | Observed contaminating gloves and handling food |
| Dietary Employee #4 | Dietary Employee | Interviewed about meal preparation errors and food consistency |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #1 | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed about meal serving times |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #2 | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed about meal serving times |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #3 | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed about consistency of pureed food items |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 8
Date: May 11, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure the facility provides a safe, clean, and homelike environment, appropriate care, medication management, nutritional services, and food safety.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to maintain a safe and clean environment, inadequate care for residents with contractures, improper medication management including unnecessary psychotropic drug use, unsecured medications, failure to prepare and serve meals according to planned menus and nutritional needs, poor food consistency for pureed diets, inconsistent meal service times, and inadequate food safety practices including poor hand hygiene and improper food temperature maintenance.
Deficiencies (8)
Failed to clean tube feeding pumps, poles, fall mats, and floors in resident rooms, compromising a safe and homelike environment.
Failed to ensure devices were placed in residents' hands to prevent contracture and decline in range of motion.
Failed to ensure a resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs, specifically psychotropic and anti-epileptic medications without adequate indications.
Failed to secure medication properly, leaving medication on a bedside table without documented approval for self-administration.
Failed to prepare and serve meals according to the planned written menu, affecting residents on pureed and mechanical soft diets.
Failed to ensure pureed food items were blended to a smooth, lump-free consistency, increasing risk of choking.
Failed to serve meals consistently at regularly scheduled times, resulting in delayed meal service.
Failed to ensure dietary staff washed hands and changed gloves before handling food, and failed to maintain hot food items at or above 135°F on the steam table.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 81
Residents affected: 35
Residents affected: 5
Residents affected: 10
Meal service delay: 118
Food temperature: 104
Food temperature: 124
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Informed of dried substances on feeding pumps and poles; interviewed regarding psychotropic medication use and meal service times |
| Assistant Director of Nursing | Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) | Interviewed about care for residents with contractures |
| MDS Coordinator | MDS Coordinator | Interviewed about care plans and psychotropic medication use for Resident #82 |
| Dietary Supervisor | Dietary Supervisor | Interviewed about meal service delays, ice machine cleaning, and food safety practices |
| Dietary Employee #1 | Dietary Employee | Observed handling food without proper hand hygiene and glove changes |
| Dietary Employee #2 | Dietary Employee | Observed preparing pureed food with improper consistency and handling food without proper hygiene |
| Dietary Employee #3 | Dietary Employee | Observed contaminating gloves and handling food |
| Dietary Employee #4 | Dietary Employee | Interviewed about meal preparation and food consistency |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #1 | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed about meal service times |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #2 | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed about meal service times |
| Certified Nursing Assistant #3 | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed about consistency of pureed food items |
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