The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER
FORT SMITH, AR · Medicare-certified · 130 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1 out of 5 for staffing and 2 out of 5 for health inspections; its reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.25 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It has no fines in the last 24 months, but it is flagged with the lowest overall rating.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2456 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2456.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.26
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72
- Nurse aides
- 2.27
- Weekend nursing
- 2.81
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
25%14.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%0.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%1.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.2%2.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.1%4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.4%6.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
31.2%41.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.7%0.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.2%1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.3%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide care or services that were trauma-informed and culturally competent. Cited April 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 699 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: F
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Apr 5, 2021
Now operated by Wheeler Avenue Operating LLC, previously Waters of Fort Smith LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Chain
- Part of THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER · 24 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 119.8 residents on an average day (92% of 130 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 27 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.