The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
5301 Wheeler Avenue · Fort Smith, AR · 72901 · 4796463454
130 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045345 · certified since September 11, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.