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The Blossoms at Van Buren Rehab and Nursing Center
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
2010 Main Street
Van Buren, AR 72956
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- Van Buren, AR
- Record Period
- 2023–2025
- Source Documents
- 6
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 5 inspections from January 2023 to May 2025, state surveyors documented 48 findings at The Blossoms at Van Buren Rehab and Nursing Center; 48 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.
- Inspections
- 5
- 2023–2025, standard and complaint
- Findings
- 48
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 48
- Of 48 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 0
- No fines or payment denials in the window
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 48 of 48 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
- 3 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, May 2, 2025, recorded 4 findings (most serious: Level E).
What to Ask About
- Citation F561, Cited in Two Inspections
- Accurate Assessments, Cited in Two Inspections
- Citation F660, Cited in Two Inspections
- Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections
- Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections
- Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections
- Citation F693, Cited in Two Inspections
- Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections
- Citation F727, Cited in Two Inspections
- Citation F847, Cited in Two Inspections
- Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- The Blossoms at Van Buren Rehab and Nursing Center
- Address
- 2010 Main Street, Van Buren, AR 72956
- CMS Certification Number
- 045326
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 129
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Record Window
- January 27, 2023 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2025
Standard health inspection
4 findings
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 22, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 22, 2025
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 22, 2025
- F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 22, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
25 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F926Have policies on smoking.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
- F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 6, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 20, 2023
- F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 20, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Standard health inspection
16 findings
- F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2023
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jan 27, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Citation F561, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F561 in January 2023 and February 2024. The agency describes it this way: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425F561 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Accurate Assessments, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F641 in February 2024 and May 2025. This citation covers whether each resident’s assessment correctly records their condition. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425F641 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 3
Citation F660, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F660 in January 2023 and February 2024. The agency describes it this way: Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425F660 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 4
Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F677 in January 2023 and February 2024. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425F677 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 5
Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F684 in January 2023 and February 2024. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425F684 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 6
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F689 in February 2024 and May 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425F689 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 7
Citation F693, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F693 in November 2023 and February 2024. The agency describes it this way: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425F693 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 8
Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F695 in January 2023 and February 2024. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425F695 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 9
Citation F727, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F727 in January 2023 and February 2024. The agency describes it this way: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425F727 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 10
Citation F847, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F847 in January 2023 and February 2024. The agency describes it this way: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425F847 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 11
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in February 2024 and May 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425F880 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
What changed after F561 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F561: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 02
Who completes resident assessments, and how are they checked for accuracy?
Accurate Assessments: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 03
What changed after F660 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F660: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 04
How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?
Help With Daily Living: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 05
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 06
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 07
What changed after F693 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F693: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 08
Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?
Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 09
What changed after F727 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F727: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
- 10
What changed after F847 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F847: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 11
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 12
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
- 13
Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts January 27, 2023; anything earlier is not in it.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Arkansas state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Arkansas state survey agency
Inspection Jan 27, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Arkansas state survey agency
Inspection Nov 1, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Arkansas state survey agency
Inspection Feb 16, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Arkansas state survey agency
Inspection Jul 3, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Arkansas state survey agency
Inspection May 2, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 045326
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowJanuary 27, 2023 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before January 2023 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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