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THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER

5301 WHEELER AVENUE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901 · CCN 045345

Inspection history vs Arkansas & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

0

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER

Facilities in chain

23

Chain avg overall

2.80 / 5

Inspection citations (34)1 actual harm

1. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-09-19 · Health · corrected 2025-10-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-09-19 · Health · corrected 2025-10-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-09-19 · Health · corrected 2025-10-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-09-19 · Health · corrected 2025-10-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-09-19 · Health · corrected 2025-10-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-04-16 · Health · corrected 2025-04-17

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.2025-04-16 · Health · corrected 2025-04-17

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-03-18 · Health · corrected 2025-03-31

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0584Honor 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.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07

    Actual harm

14. DF0693Ensure 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.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-09-19 · Health · corrected 2024-10-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-09-19 · Health · corrected 2024-10-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-09-19 · Health · corrected 2024-10-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-04-28 · Health · corrected 2023-05-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-04-28 · Health · corrected 2023-05-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-04-28 · Health · corrected 2023-05-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2023-04-28 · Health · corrected 2023-05-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-04-28 · Health · corrected 2023-05-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. FF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2023-04-28 · Health · corrected 2023-05-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-04-28 · Health · corrected 2023-05-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-03-30 · Health · corrected 2023-04-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-03-01 · Health · corrected 2023-03-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-03-01 · Health · corrected 2023-03-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-03-01 · Health · corrected 2023-03-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in FORT SMITH

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.