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THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER

5301 WHEELER AVENUE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Score: 45 / 100

The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 45/100. The facility ranks in the 24th percentile among Arkansas nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center, with 3.21 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 34 deficiencies at The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.21 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.24 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.25 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.70 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.16 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

34
Total Deficiencies
Sep 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 34 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Sep 18, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Sep 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Sep 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 18, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 28.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 17.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
130
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8