The Blossoms at White River Rehab & Nursing Center
1311 North Pecan St, Newport, AR 72112 · (870) 523-9514
For profit - Limited Liability company · 130 certified beds
The Blossoms at White River Rehab & Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 3 citations (the Arkansas average is 2.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $14,316 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 18, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 18, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 18, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 18, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 26, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.March 20, 2025 · F0678 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $14,316June 26, 2025
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 | 3.25 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.68 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | 2.67 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 130 |
| Average residents per day | 74.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center Newport · ★★★★★ 2 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 White River Rehab & Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.