The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center
326 Lindley Lane, Newport, AR 72112
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How The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center Compares
The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newport, Arkansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas average of 3.4 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (26.5%) is above the Arkansas average of 10.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 59% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newport, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.5% — worse than the Arkansas average of 10.9% (143% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 6.5% — worse than the Arkansas average of 3.9% (66% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — worse than the Arkansas average of 4.2% (25% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.9% — worse than the Arkansas average of 24.3%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Arkansas averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Newport.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.5% here versus 10.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.5% here versus 3.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 59% occupancy across 120 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Blossoms at Newport Rehab & Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Newport
Newport sits in Jackson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Arkansas as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,021 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 40.0 years
- Median household income
- $37,885
- Median home value
- $71,300
Demographics for Jackson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Newport.
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