The Blossoms At White River Rehab & Nursing Center
Newport, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045323) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,316
Phone: (870) 523-9514 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Blossoms At White River Rehab & Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
The Blossoms At White River Rehab & Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,316.00 for The Blossoms At White River Rehab & Nursing Center, along with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Blossoms At White River Rehab & Nursing Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas. The facility is certified for 130 beds and has an average of 74.5 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since August 1997 and is operated as a for-profit limited liability company. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.24865 per resident per day, with 0.34073 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,316.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
The facility is part of The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center chain, which includes 23 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 2.6.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.25 hours per resident per day, with 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 40.0%. CMS rates staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,316.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the abuse icon is not present for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program according to the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 130 beds and has an average of 74.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center chain, which has 23 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, a health inspection rating, a staffing rating, and a quality measure (QM) rating; for this facility these are 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8705239514 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8705239514 to schedule a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045323?state=AR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.