The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center
326 Lindley Lane, Newport, AR 72112 · (870) 523-6539
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 2 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Arkansas average is 2.7). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $21,823 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 7, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 7, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 7, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.November 7, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.November 7, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.November 7, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 7, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 3, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $14,380May 7, 2026
- Fine of $7,443September 28, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Arkansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.70 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.11 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.26 | 2.67 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 71.6% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 71.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Blossoms at White River Rehab & Nursing Center Newport · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Malvern · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Encore Healthcare and Rehabi of Malvern Malvern · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Lakes at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation Maumelle · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Woodruff County Health Center McCrory · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.