The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
The Blossoms at Newport
Registered name: The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center
Newport, AR · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
The Blossoms at Newport in Newport, AR has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection, staffing, and quality ratings. It also has a recent abuse citation and $14,380 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing is 3.70 hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7042 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 7, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,380recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7042.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.34
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.11
- Nurse aides
- 2.26
- Weekend nursing
- 3.06
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 72%
Registered nurse turnover: 86%
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
36%19.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.4%9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.1%6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.5%10.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.5%2.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.8%19.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20%7.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—93.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.2%80.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—76.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%60%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited December 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,380 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $21,823 in total fines.
- $14,380
Federal fine
May 7, 2026
- $7,443
Federal fine
Sep 28, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER · 24 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 71.3 residents on an average day (59% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 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.