The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (8 vs median 3)
- High staff turnover (59%)
- High RN turnover (57%)
Bottom 25% in AR · Critically understaffed (RN) · Below chain average · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
The Blossoms at Fort Smith has a highly regarded admissions and nursing team that many families find supportive. However, due to recurring reports of facility cleanliness issues and inconsistent care during off-hours, we strongly recommend visiting during the evening or weekend to observe staffing levels and environment firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
83 reviews on Google“The Blossoms at Fort Smith receives polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the compassionate, attentive staff and effective admissions process. However, significant concerns exist regarding facility maintenance, persistent odors, and reports of neglect or slow response times during off-hours.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and dedicated nursing staff
- Efficient and helpful admissions process
- Strong teamwork and communication with families
- Positive, home-like environment
Concerns
- Persistent unpleasant odors (urine/sanitation issues) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Facility maintenance and run-down appearance (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Slow or unresponsive nursing staff during off-hours (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 57 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has a 1-star staffing rating from CMS; how do you ensure consistent, responsive care for residents during evening and weekend shifts?
- 2Given that some areas of the building are showing their age, what is your current plan for facility maintenance and updates to ensure a comfortable living environment?
- 3I’ve read that maintaining a fresh and clean environment is a priority; could you walk me through your daily housekeeping and sanitation protocols?
- 4I see that your team actively engages with families online; how do you typically communicate with families regarding changes in a resident's health or daily status?
- 5What specific activities or social programs do you have in place to keep residents active and engaged throughout the week?
- 6In the event of a sudden medical change or emergency, what is your protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local hospitals?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The Director of Admissions, Trish, was quick to respond and follow up with me on everything that was needed for admissions. The process was seamless.”
“If you show up after 5 pm then the entire nursing staff will be outside smoking and they will make you wait an hour while they finish.”
“My mother has been a resident there for over 4yrs. I have always had good experiences with the facility and the staff. If I’m not there they always call me to tell me about vaccinations or changes to her medication.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns with 16 complaint-triggered deficiencies indicating families have repeatedly filed reports about problems. The most recurring issues involve resident rights violations, quality of care problems, and medication management errors. Safety hazards and accident prevention deficiencies appear multiple times, with recent violations as of January 2025, suggesting ongoing problems despite corrections being claimed for past issues.
Sep 19, 2025Routine7
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Apr 16, 2025Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Administration Deficiencies
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Mar 18, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jan 8, 2025Complaint6
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Sep 19, 2024Complaint3
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
May 23, 2024Routine8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center
24 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 14 of 23
Ownership & Management
Owners
Arkansas Opco Holding LLC
Owner · Organization
Aks Ar Opoc LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Scheinbaum, Shlomo
Owner (parent company)
Schreiber, Abraham
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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