The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
Fort Smith, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045345) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (479) 646-3454 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.25 hours per resident per day, with RN hours of about 0.26 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.0%, and CMS gives the facility a 1-star staffing rating.
CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center — no federal fines on record. The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. The facility has been certified since September 1998 and holds 130 certified beds, with an average of 119.8 residents at a given time. Ownership is structured as a for-profit partnership, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measures rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.24564 per resident per day, with RN hours of 0.25517 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.0%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available data.
This facility is part of The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center chain, which includes 23 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.6 stars.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period made available by CMS. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measures on Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a 1-star overall rating, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.25 hours per resident per day, with RN hours around 0.26, and nursing turnover is reported at 57.0%; the CMS staffing rating is 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 130 certified beds with an average of 119.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center chain, which includes 23 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on September 11, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4796463454 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4796463454 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045345?state=AR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.