THE BLOSSOMS AT WHITE RIVER REHAB & NURSING CENTER
1311 NORTH PECAN ST, Newport, AR 72112
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How THE BLOSSOMS AT WHITE RIVER REHAB & NURSING CENTER Compares
THE BLOSSOMS AT WHITE RIVER REHAB & NURSING CENTER is a 130-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 strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (35.4%) is above the Arkansas average of 11.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 130 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newport, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 35.4% — worse than the Arkansas average of 11.1% (220% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Arkansas average of 3.9% (72% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.8% — worse than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (77% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.8% — worse than the Arkansas average of 24.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arkansas averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE BLOSSOMS AT WHITE RIVER REHAB & NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE BLOSSOMS AT WHITE RIVER REHAB & NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Newport.
How is THE BLOSSOMS AT WHITE RIVER 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 WHITE RIVER REHAB & NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 35.4% here versus 11.1% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE BLOSSOMS AT WHITE RIVER REHAB & NURSING CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 3.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is THE BLOSSOMS AT WHITE RIVER REHAB & NURSING CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 130 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 WHITE RIVER REHAB & NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains THE BLOSSOMS AT WHITE RIVER REHAB & NURSING CENTER's rating advantage in Newport?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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