Below average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around August 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at The Blossoms At White River Rehab & Nursing Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
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 Maintain Safe Environment and Adequate Supervision
Penalty
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
Penalty
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
Penalty
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
Penalty
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 | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
| Wood-lawn Heights | 22.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
| The Springs Batesville | 23.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 8 | 0 |
| Woodruff County Health Center | 24.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 8 | 0 |
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