The Blossoms At Newport Rehab & Nursing Center
Newport, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045334) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $21,823
Phone: (870) 523-6539 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives The Blossoms At Newport Rehab & Nursing Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is also 2 out of 5.
The Blossoms At Newport Rehab & Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.6%, according to CMS.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $21,823.00 for The Blossoms At Newport Rehab & Nursing Center, with no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection details on Care Compare.
About this facility
The Blossoms At Newport Rehab & Nursing Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas. The facility is certified for 120 beds and had an average of 71.3 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data. It is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure and has been federally certified since October 1997. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
CMS assigns the facility an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. The component ratings are also 2 out of 5 for health inspections, 2 out of 5 for quality measures, and 2 out of 5 for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.70 per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.6%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $21,823.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the underlying finding.
The facility is part of The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center chain, which includes 23 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.6 out of 5.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent vintage available in the source dataset.
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 an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours, with staffing rated 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover at 71.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $21,823.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and had an average of 71.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center chain, which has 23 facilities with an average rating of 2.6 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — and for this facility all four are rated 2 out of 5.
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 8705236539 and verify details 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 8705236539 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045334?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.