CCN 045345

The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center

5301 WHEELER AVENUE, Fort Smith, AR 72901 · Sebastian County

Phone: (479) 646-3454
Ownership: For profit - Partnership
Certified beds: 130
Residents per day: 119.8
Health citations: 30
Penalties: 0
Fines: 0 · $0
Map: Open location

Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Overall

CMS overall star rating in this file.

Health inspection

Compared with other homes in the state.

Staffing

Based on reported PBJ nurse hours.

Quality measures

Long-stay 5 · short-stay 4.

Provider Information star ratings. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Staffing hours

Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.

Measure: This home; State; U.S.
Nurse aide: 2.27; 2.67; 2.32
LPN/LVN: 0.72; 0.95; 0.86
Registered nurse: 0.26; 0.41; 0.69
Total nurse staff: 3.25; 4.02; 3.86
Weekend total: 2.81; 3.45; 3.42
Weekend RN: 0.23; 0.28; 0.48

Adjusted total nurse hours: 3.42. Adjusted RN hours: 0.27. Case-mix total: 3.64. Case-mix index: 1.332.

Total nursing staff turnover: 57.0%. RN turnover: 66.7%. Administrators who left: 0.

How to read staffing hours

Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Fines and penalties

CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials.

The Penalties file has no individual penalty rows for this CCN.

Cycle 1 standard survey: September 19, 2025. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 5. Cycle 1 total health score: 20.

Cycle 2 standard survey: May 23, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 18. Total weighted health survey score: 46.

Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Health inspection citations

The Health Deficiencies file lists 30 citations for this home, including 0 at immediate jeopardy and 1 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.

September 19, 2025

5 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F554	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 15, 2025
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 15, 2025
F759	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 15, 2025
F760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 15, 2025
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 15, 2025

April 16, 2025

2 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F644	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 17, 2025
F850	Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Administration Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 17, 2025

March 18, 2025

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · March 31, 2025

January 8, 2025

6 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 7, 2025
F550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 7, 2025
F584	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 7, 2025
F567	Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 7, 2025
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 7, 2025
F693	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 7, 2025

September 19, 2024

3 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 19, 2024
F558	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 19, 2024
F677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 19, 2024

May 23, 2024

6 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 22, 2024
F550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 22, 2024
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 22, 2024
F600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 22, 2024
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 22, 2024
F761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 22, 2024

April 28, 2023

7 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F699	Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023
F641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023
F656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023
F657	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023
F661	Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023
F690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023

Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Other facts in the provider file

Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid.
Chain name in the file: The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center (23 facilities). Chain average overall rating: 2.7.
Legal business name: Wheeler Avenue Operating LLC.
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid services: September 11, 1998.
Resident and family council: Resident.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.
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Questions

What is the CMS overall rating for The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center?

The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 1, and the quality measure rating is 4.

How many health citations does CMS list for The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center?

The Health Deficiencies file lists 30 health citations for this home. 0 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 1 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).

What nurse staffing does CMS report for The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center?

CMS reports 3.25 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.26 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.

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April 28, 2023

7 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F699	Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023
F641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023
F656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023
F657	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023
F661	Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023
F690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 28, 2023