Average — CMS composite of the measures below.
The next survey window likely opens around May 2027
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at The Blossoms At White River Rehab & Nursing Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Failure to timely report resident-to-resident abuse: A resident with dementia, psychosis, traumatic brain injury history, and schizoaffective disorder stabbed another resident with an ink pen after the other resident entered the room and lay on the bed. Staff separated the residents, the injured resident had a chest mark that was cleaned and bandaged, and the DON and administrator were aware, but the incident was not reported to the SSA within the required 2 hours because it was considered unintentional behavior.
Incorrect MDS Coding for High-Risk Drug Classes: A resident with dementia and mild neurocognitive disorder had an MDS that coded severe impairment in daily decision making and marked antipsychotic use, but did not mark anticonvulsant use despite an active anticonvulsant order. The MDS Coordinator said she used the RAI manual and googled medication classifications, and stated she overlooked that the antipsychotic had been discontinued and the anticonvulsant was being taken.
Failure to include diabetes in the care plan. A resident with type 2 DM, severe cognitive impairment, renal failure, and dementia received multiple hypoglycemic meds, insulin, and frequent BG checks, with readings ranging from 85 to 408 and elevated glucose/A1C results. The care plan contained no diabetes diagnosis or diabetes interventions, and the MDS nurse, DON, and Administrator all acknowledged the diagnosis should have been included so staff would know how to care for the resident.
A deficiency was cited when a facility area was found to contain accident hazards and lacked adequate supervision to prevent accidents, resulting in unsafe conditions for residents.
Surveyors found that food items in the kitchen, walk-in refrigerator, and dry storage were not properly dated, sealed, or stored according to policy, with some items visibly spoiled and raw meat stored above produce. During meal service, a dietary staff member used a paper towel instead of alcohol wipes to clean a food thermometer, and the thermometer body touched food, increasing the risk of cross-contamination. Staff interviews confirmed these practices did not align with facility policies for food safety and sanitation.
Staff did not follow infection prevention protocols for two residents on isolation precautions. During care for a resident with a PEG tube, two CNAs wore gloves but failed to wear gowns and did not perform hand hygiene or change gloves as required, resulting in contamination of care supplies. In a separate incident, an LPN did not perform hand hygiene between residents during medication administration, touching multiple pills and straws without washing hands. Both incidents were confirmed by staff interviews and were not in accordance with facility policy and training.
A resident with multiple serious health conditions was found unresponsive and received CPR from an LPN whose certification had expired. Facility policy required current CPR certification for clinical staff, but documentation and staff interviews confirmed the LPN's certification was not up to date at the time of the incident.
Failure to Timely Report Resident-to-Resident Abuse
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The facility failed to report an incident of resident-to-resident abuse to the state survey agency within 2 hours after forming suspicion. The event involved Resident #63, who had diagnoses including dementia with behavioral disturbance, unspecified psychosis, a history of traumatic brain injury, and schizoaffective disorder, and who was care planned for irrational thoughts and behaviors that could drive aggressive behavior toward others. Resident #63’s care plan included intervening to protect the rights of others and removing the resident from the situation as needed. According to the progress notes and witness statements, Resident #68 wandered into Resident #63’s room and laid down in Resident #63’s bed. Resident #63 then took an ink pen and punctured Resident #68 in the chest. Staff separated the residents immediately. Resident #68 had a red mark on the chest and the area was cleaned and bandaged. Resident #63 was sent to the emergency room/behavioral hospital for evaluation and treatment related to aggressive behaviors. The DON and administrator were aware of the incident, and the administrator obtained witness statements after the event. During interviews, the DON stated the incident did not need to be reported because it was unintentional and was just a behavior. Facility policy required suspicion or allegations of abuse to be reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after forming the suspicion, and required reporting reasonable suspicion of a crime against a resident to the SSA and local law enforcement.
Incorrect MDS Coding for High-Risk Drug Classes
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Summary
The facility failed to correctly code the Minimum Data Set for one resident reviewed for accuracy of assessments. The resident was admitted with diagnoses including dementia with behavioral disturbance and mild neurocognitive disorder due to a known physiological condition with behavioral disturbance. In the quarterly MDS with an ARD of 05/15/2026, the resident was coded as severely impaired for daily decision making on the Staff Interview for Mental Status and was marked as taking antipsychotic medications, but anticonvulsant medications were not marked as being taken. Review of the resident’s order summary showed an active order for an anticonvulsant given for dementia and an antipsychotic that had been discontinued on 04/02/2026. During interview, the MDS Coordinator stated she used the RAI manual to code the MDS and said she would google the classification of a medication for High Risk Drug Class Use and Indication. She stated she overlooked that the antipsychotic had been discontinued and that the anticonvulsant was being taken. The facility policy stated that high-risk drug class medications are to be coded according to pharmacological classification and that assessors should check whether antipsychotic and anticonvulsant medications were taken during the 7-day look-back period.
Failure to Include Diabetes in Care Plan
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Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement a person-centered care plan with measurable objectives and timeframes for a resident with diabetes mellitus. Resident #8 was admitted with diagnoses including type 2 diabetes mellitus, acute kidney failure, altered mental status, and hyperglycemia. A quarterly MDS showed severe cognitive impairment with a BIMS score of 0, active diagnoses including diabetes mellitus, renal failure, hypertension, and dementia, and that the resident received insulin injections 7 days out of 7 during the look-back period. The MAR showed the resident received multiple hypoglycemic medications and bedtime insulin, along with blood glucose monitoring four times daily, with glucose readings ranging from 85 to 408 and 28 doses of PRN insulin given between 12/06/2025 and 12/18/2025. Lab results showed elevated glucose and A1C values on 12/10/2025, and later glucose and A1C values on 03/16/2026. Review of the resident’s care plan, initiated on 04/17/2025, showed no mention of diabetes mellitus and no interventions for diabetes management. During interview, the MDS nurse stated diabetes should be included in the care plan and that the care plan shows how staff care for residents. The DON stated care plans should be looked at daily and are specific to each resident. The Administrator stated the resident returned to the facility with a diagnosis of diabetes and it should have been entered on the care plan so staff would know what to do. The facility policy review stated the comprehensive care plan must include measurable objectives and time frames and describe the services to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident’s highest practicable well-being.
Failure to Maintain Safe Environment and Adequate Supervision
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Summary
A deficiency was identified due to the failure to ensure that a specific area within the facility was free from accident hazards and that adequate supervision was provided to prevent accidents. The report notes that the environment did not meet safety standards, which resulted in the presence of accident hazards and insufficient oversight to protect residents from potential harm. No additional details regarding the specific hazards, the number of residents affected, or their medical conditions at the time of the deficiency are provided in the report.
Deficient Food Storage, Labeling, and Cross-Contamination Prevention in Dietary Services
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Summary
Surveyors identified multiple deficiencies in the facility's food storage, preparation, and handling practices during observations in the kitchen, walk-in refrigerator, and dry storage areas. Several food items, including chicken salad, cherry tomatoes, liquid eggs, and green bell peppers, were found without proper date labeling. Some of these items, such as the tomatoes and bell peppers, were visibly spoiled, with discoloration, wrinkling, and the presence of whitish-gray matter. Additionally, raw bacon was stored on a shelf above produce, contrary to policy, increasing the risk of cross-contamination. Ground beef was found partially unsealed and exposed to air, and several dry goods, such as spaghetti noodles and fish-shaped crackers, were not properly sealed. Brown sugar was found open and stored directly on the floor, violating storage policies. During meal service, improper cleaning and sanitizing of food thermometers was observed. A dietary staff member used a paper towel to clean the thermometer probe between checking different foods, and the body of the thermometer made contact with the food. Alcohol wipes, which are the approved method for sanitizing the probe, were not used because they were unavailable at the time. The dietary manager confirmed that the correct process is to use alcohol wipes or a sanitizing solution and acknowledged that the observed practice did not meet facility standards for preventing cross-contamination. Interviews with dietary staff and the dietary manager confirmed that facility policies require all food items to be dated upon receipt and opening, stored according to the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, and sealed to prevent contamination and pest infestation. The dietary manager also stated that spoiled or withered produce should be discarded. The observed failures to follow these policies resulted in multiple instances of improper food storage, lack of date marking, and inadequate sanitization practices, all of which contributed to the cited deficiency.
Failure to Follow Infection Control Procedures During Resident Care and Medication Administration
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Summary
Staff failed to adhere to proper infection prevention and control procedures for two residents on isolation precautions. One resident, who was dependent on staff for all care and had a PEG tube, was placed on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). During observed care, two CNAs wore gloves but did not don gowns as required by EBP policy while performing a transfer and incontinent care. They also failed to change gloves or perform hand hygiene during or between care tasks. One CNA repeatedly reached into a container of wipes with soiled gloves, contaminating the container. Both CNAs acknowledged during interviews that they did not follow EBP protocols and recognized the risk of contamination. In a separate incident, a resident with diabetes who was dependent on staff for transfers received medication administration from an LPN who did not perform hand hygiene between residents. The LPN touched multiple pills and drinking straws without washing hands between residents. The LPN confirmed during an interview that she failed to perform hand hygiene and understood the importance of this practice in preventing the spread of germs. Facility policy reviews indicated that EBP requires the use of gowns and gloves during high-contact care activities, and that staff are trained on universal precautions and infection control systems. The DON and Infection Preventionist confirmed the importance of following these protocols and that staff had received training on these procedures. However, observations and interviews demonstrated that staff did not consistently implement these infection control measures during resident care.
Failure to Ensure Staff Maintained Current CPR Certification Before Providing Emergency Care
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that staff met Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification requirements before providing CPR to a resident in need. A resident with multiple serious medical conditions, including type 2 diabetes, end stage renal disease, heart failure, and chronic embolism, was found unresponsive and without a pulse. A code was called, and CPR was initiated and performed by an LPN whose CPR certification had lapsed prior to the incident. The facility's policy required key clinical staff, including licensed nurses, to maintain current CPR certification. Interviews with staff confirmed that the LPN performed CPR on the resident until emergency medical personnel arrived and accompanied the resident to the hospital. The LPN acknowledged that current CPR certification is necessary to stay updated on procedures and to perform CPR correctly. The administrator also stated that incorrect techniques may be used if someone is not certified. Documentation review confirmed that the LPN's CPR certification was not current at the time CPR was provided.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| The Blossoms At Newport Rehab & Nursing Center | 0.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 5 | 0 |
| Mountain Meadows Health And Rehabilitation | 21.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Wood-lawn Heights | 22.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| The Springs Batesville | 23.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Woodruff County Health Center | 24.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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