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THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER

Grade C 72/100 composite score

For profit - Partnership

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
1/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

130

Ownership

For profit - Partnership

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

5301 WHEELER AVENUE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901
4796463454

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.27h
LPN
0.80h
CNA
2.51h
Total
3.57h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

ARKANSAS OPCO HOLDING LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Apr 2021

100%

AKS AR OPOC LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2023

ZCS AR OPCO LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2023

SCHEINBAUM, SHLOMO

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2023

SCHREIBER, ABRAHAM

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2023

BROWN, BRANDON

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Apr 2021

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (34)

September 19, 2025Health5 deficiencies
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 15, 2025
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 15, 2025
0759DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 15, 2025
0760DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 15, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 15, 2025
April 16, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0644DMinimal harm, Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2025
0850DMinimal harm, Isolated

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2025
March 18, 2025Health1 deficiency
0609EMinimal harm, Pattern

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 31, 2025
January 8, 2025Health6 deficiencies1 severe
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 7, 2025
0567DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 7, 2025
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Corrected Feb 7, 2025
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 7, 2025
0689GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 7, 2025
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Feb 7, 2025
September 19, 2024Health3 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 19, 2024
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 19, 2024
0689EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 19, 2024
May 23, 2024Health6 deficiencies
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 22, 2024
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Jun 22, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 22, 2024
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Jun 22, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 22, 2024
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 22, 2024
April 28, 2023Health7 deficiencies
0641EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 28, 2023
0656EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Corrected May 28, 2023
0657EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Corrected May 28, 2023
0661DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected May 28, 2023
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected May 28, 2023
0699FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 28, 2023
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 28, 2023
March 30, 2023Health1 deficiency
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
March 1, 2023Health3 deficiencies
0684EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 31, 2023
0690EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Corrected Mar 31, 2023
0695EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 31, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER?

THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER in FORT SMITH, Arkansas has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 71.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER?

THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER have?

THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER has 34 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER have?

THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER has 130 certified beds with approximately 116 current residents (89% occupancy). The facility is located at 5301 WHEELER AVENUE, FORT SMITH, Arkansas 72901. It is a for profit - partnership facility.

Data Disclaimer

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