Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Blossoms at White River Rehab & Nursing Center
1311 North Pecan St · Newport, AR 72112 · 130 certified beds
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About The Blossoms at White River Rehab & Nursing Center
The Blossoms at White River Rehab & Nursing Center is a nursing home in Newport, Arkansas. Its capacity is 130 beds, above the Arkansas median of 106 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 21 citations, the most recent on June 26, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.25 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Newport. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (21)
Records from December 2022 to June 2025.
June 26, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected June 16, 2025.
May 2, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2025.
May 2, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2025.
March 20, 2025
Tag F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2025.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0687Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2024.
September 22, 2023
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 21, 2023.
December 15, 2022
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2023.
December 15, 2022
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2023.
December 15, 2022
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2023.
December 15, 2022
Tag F0836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2023.
December 15, 2022
Tag F0848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2023.
December 15, 2022
Tag F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2023.
December 15, 2022
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2023.
December 15, 2022
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2023.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $14,316
June 26, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,316 against this nursing home on June 26, 2025.
Staffing
3.25 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center, a chain of 23 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.6 overall, 2.6 for health inspections, 2.7 for staffing, 3.0 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Arkansas.
Nearby alternatives
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