Hot Springs, AR

The Blossoms at the Village Rehab & Nursing Center

3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1208 North Highway 7, Hot Springs, AR

(501) 624-5238

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

84

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-11-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

23 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 3 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.35

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.40 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.74

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.95 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.87

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.72 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.96

All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.09

RN + LPN hours · state 1.35 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.77

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.48 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.40

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.27 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.03 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.42

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.77

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.13

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

63%

Annual RN turnover · state 48% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

60%

Annual nurse turnover · state 51% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

12,910

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

9.69

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9808

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 19.33% · Performance 21.20% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 7.29% · Performance 9.20% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

1.37

Performance 58.09% · Measure score 1.37 · Achievement 1.37 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.51

Baseline 4.4 hours · Performance 3.79 hours · Measure score 2.51 · Achievement 2.51 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	9.95%	10.72% 0.8 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 107 · Observed rate 8.41% · Lower 95% interval 6.83%
Discharge to community	43.46%	50.57% 7.1 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 59 · Observed rate 35.59% · Lower 95% interval 29.59%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.04	1.02 About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up	96.97%	95.27% 1.7 pts better	Numerator 64 · Denominator 66
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 66
Discharge self-care score	54.76%	53.69% 1.1 pts better	Numerator 23 · Denominator 42
Discharge mobility score	52.38%	50.94% 1.4 pts better	Numerator 22 · Denominator 42
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	10.61%	2.29% 8.3 pts worse	Numerator 7 · Denominator 66 · Adjusted rate 8%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	9.2%	7.12% 2.1 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 70 · Observed rate 12.86% · Lower 95% interval 5.83%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	5.08%	8.2% 3.1 pts worse	Numerator 6 · Denominator 118
Staff flu vaccination coverage	98.27%	42% 56.3 pts better	Numerator 170 · Denominator 173
Discharge function score	61.9%	56.45% 5.4 pts better	Numerator 26 · Denominator 42
Transfer of health information to provider	96.15%	95.95% 0.2 pts better	Numerator 25 · Denominator 26
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	13.33%	25.2% 11.9 pts worse	Numerator 4 · Denominator 30

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.2	2.0 0.2 pts worse	1.9 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 2.4 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.7	2.2 0.5 pts better	1.8 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.7%	94.9% 4.8 pts better	93.4% 6.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.9% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	96.1% 3.9 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.5%	3.9% 0.4 pts better	3.3% 0.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.6% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.3%	1.4% 1.1 pts better	11.4% 11.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	6.3%	4.9% 1.4 pts worse	5.4% 0.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 9.2% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 6.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	27.4%	21.8% 5.6 pts worse	19.6% 7.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.6% · Q2 23.1% · Q3 27.8% · Q4 30.8% · 4Q avg 27.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	23.5%	12.5% 11 pts worse	16.7% 6.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.8% · Q2 21.7% · Q3 26.0% · Q4 25.6% · 4Q avg 23.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	9.9%	11.4% 1.5 pts better	16.3% 6.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.2% · Q2 6.6% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 11.8% · 4Q avg 9.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	17.5%	10.4% 7.1 pts worse	14.9% 2.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.6% · Q2 21.6% · Q3 18.4% · Q4 11.3% · 4Q avg 17.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	2.4%	0.7% 1.7 pts worse	1.0% 1.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 2.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	2.1%	1.1% 1 pts worse	1.7% 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 3.9% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	24.3%	14.6% 9.7 pts worse	19.8% 4.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 36.4% · Q2 21.2% · Q3 26.3% · Q4 12.9% · 4Q avg 24.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	8.4%	4.6% 3.8 pts worse	5.1% 3.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.8% · Q2 7.3% · Q3 10.8% · Q4 6.4% · 4Q avg 8.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.4%	81.8% 13.6 pts better	81.7% 13.7 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 98.6% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 82.9% · 4Q avg 95.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	19.3%	13.8% 5.5 pts worse	12.0% 7.3 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.3% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 11.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.4%	1.4% 1 pts worse	1.6% 0.8 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 6.9% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 2.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.1%	77.9% 18.2 pts better	79.7% 16.4 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	26.8%	25.2% 1.6 pts worse	23.9% 2.9 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 26.8% · Observed 26.7% · Expected 23.7% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-19 · Fire 2025-12-19

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-08-15 · Fire 2024-08-15

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-11-02 · Fire 2023-11-02

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-09-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-09-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-02

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2023-11-24

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-19

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2026-01-02

C · Minimal harm 2025-12-19

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2026-01-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2024-09-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-09-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-09-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-02

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-11-24