THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER

The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 5301 Wheeler Avenue in Fort Smith, Arkansas (ZIP 72901), in Sebastian County. The facility operates 130 certified beds and is classified under a for-profit partnership ownership structure. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. CMS star ratings are assigned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. A 2-star overall rating falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, which also falls below the national average and reflects findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are below the national average when accounting for the mix of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and reflects performance on clinical indicators such as rates of pressure ulcers, falls, hospitalizations, and other outcomes tracked through resident assessments. The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or other insurance coverage should contact the facility directly at (479) 646-3454. When considered alongside national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. The overall, health inspection, and staffing ratings are each below the national average of 3.0 stars, while the quality measure rating of 4 stars exceeds that benchmark. The disparity between the quality measure performance and the other rating categories is a notable characteristic of this facility's CMS data. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports, staffing hour data, and individual quality measure breakdowns to develop a thorough understanding of the facility's performance history.