THE BLOSSOMS AT WHITE RIVER REHAB & NURSING CENTER
NEWPORT, AR · Medicare-certified · 130 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
★★★★★2 of 5 overall
2-star nursing home overall. The Blossoms at White River Rehab & Nursing Center has a 2-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, 4-star quality measures, reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.28 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day), $14,069 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: June 26, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $14,069recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2828.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.19
Licensed practical nurses
0.82
Nurse aides
2.27
Weekend nursing
2.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
35.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
9.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.4%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
34.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
89.4%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
49.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
22.5%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
9.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 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 May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,069 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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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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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,069 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jun 26, 2025
$14,069
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER · 24 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
74.7 residents on an average day (57% of 130 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.