The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center

Nursing Home · Fort Smith, AR

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Partnership

CMS certification number045345

Contact & location

5301 Wheeler Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Sebastian County
Phone
(479) 646-3454
ZIP code
72901 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
130
Residents per day
119.8 (92% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Legal name
Wheeler Avenue Operating LLC
Chain
The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center (23 facilities, avg 2.6★)
Medicare certified since
September 11, 1998
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.4
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.25 (state 4.03 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.26 (state 0.41 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.72 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.27 (state 2.67 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.81 (state 3.46 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
57.0 (state 49.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
66.7 (state 44.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 2.9 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
30 health · 4 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-19 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-19 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-19 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-19 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-15
2025-09-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-15
2025-04-16 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-17
2025-04-16 Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
F0850 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-17
2025-03-18 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-31
2025-01-08 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-08 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-08 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-08 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-08 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-08 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2024-09-19 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-09-19 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-09-19 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-05-23 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-22
2024-05-23 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-22
2024-05-23 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-22
2024-05-23 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-22
2024-05-23 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-22
2024-05-23 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-22
2023-04-28 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-28
2023-04-28 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-28
2023-04-28 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-28
2023-04-28 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-28
2023-04-28 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-28
2023-04-28 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-28
2023-04-28 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-28

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Arkansas Opco Holding LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Aks Ar Opoc LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Schreiber, Abraham (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Brown, Brandon (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, Brandon (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center?

The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.4-star average in Arkansas.

How many beds does The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center have?

It has 130 certified beds and cares for about 120 residents per day.

Has The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center?

It is part of The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center and is classified as for profit - partnership. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center?

(479) 646-3454. The facility is located at 5301 Wheeler Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.