DBelow average · score 35/100 · #179 of 217 in Arkansas
The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
5301 Wheeler Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901 · 130 certified beds · For profit - Partnership
Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Arkansas
5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20)below median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Arkansas nursing homes in the same size band (large, 130 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center at a Glance
D
35/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.25 h.
4<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 20.
41<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
49<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
64<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Arkansas, large facilities · CMS record 045345 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address5301 Wheeler Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone4796463454
CountySebastian
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
Certified beds130
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Arkansas
- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — above median
2
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- Staffing 4.9 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Arkansas
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — above median
3
Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center - Fort Smith, AR · 140 beds
- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Arkansas
- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top quarter
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.