The Blossoms at White River Rehab & Nursing Center

1311 North Pecan St · Newport, AR · 72112 · 8705239514

130 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.19 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 59
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 48
Federal penalties 15% 74
Trend 10% 77
Context 5% 100

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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.283.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.190.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.78≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year45%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $14,316

Inspection citations (21 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J June 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected June 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 2, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E May 2, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Corrected April 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024

    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 April 1, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024

    Provide appropriate foot care.

    Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F March 13, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E September 22, 2023 · found via complaint

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected October 21, 2023 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected January 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected January 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected January 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected January 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F December 15, 2022

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected January 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022

    Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected January 14, 2023 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Corrected January 14, 2023 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022

    Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

    Corrected January 14, 2023 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected January 14, 2023 · Administration

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
June 26, 2025Fine$14,316

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045323 · certified since August 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.