THE BLOSSOMS AT HOT SPRINGS REHAB AND NURSING CENT – HOT SPRINGS, AR

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

The Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing Cent

552 GOLF LINKS ROAD, Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 624-7149
152 beds
All Hot Springs facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
68.54
Score /100
#8944
National Rank

#8944
of 14703 facilities
National
39.2% position
#170
of 221 in AR
State Rank
#8
of 9 in Garland
County Rank
#7
of 8 in Hot Springs
City Rank
#5
of 5 in ZIP 71901
ZIP Rank






About The Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing CentThe Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing Cent is located at 552 Golf Links Road, Hot Springs, AR, reachable at (501) 624-7149. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 152.0 certified beds and serves an average of 76 residents per day. It is part of the The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center network (23 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1984-11-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

The Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing Cent

Address

552 Golf Links Road, Hot Springs, AR 71901

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 152 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 9 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
68.54
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#8944 of 14703 nationally – #170 of 221 in Arkansas

Who Is This Facility Best For?

The Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing Cent is a strong choice for families in the Hot Springs, AR area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightThe Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing Cent currently provides 3 hours 27 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 13 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 51.5%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 27 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 20 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours54 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours13 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 45 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours7 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 9 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $178,427. 25 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 21.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#8,944
of 14,703
National
Bottom 39%
#170
of 221
AR State
Bottom 23% in AR
#8
of 9
️ Garland County
#8 of 9
#7
of 8
️ Hot Springs
#7 of 8
#5
of 5
ZIP 71901
#5 of 5

Nationally, The Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing Cent ranks 8944th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.5/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within AR, it ranks 170th out of 221 nursing homes. In Hot Springs, it ranks 7th out of 8 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 5th of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,608 nationally and RN hours rank #13,731 nationally (#190 in AR).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AR State Rank Note
2022 3.86 #5,167 / 14,703 #95 / 221 Above average
2023 3.57 #7,216 / 14,703 #146 / 221 Above average
2024 3.24 #10,708 / 14,703 #197 / 221 Below average
2025 3.06 #12,582 / 14,703 #206 / 221 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.45 #9,608 / 14,703 #179 / 221 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AR State Rank Note
2022 0.34 #11,927 / 14,703 #125 / 221 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.26 #12,718 / 14,703 #168 / 221 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 0.28 #12,750 / 14,703 #158 / 221 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.28 #12,965 / 14,703 #161 / 221 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.21 #13,731 / 14,703 #190 / 221 ⚠️ Bottom 10%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing Cent is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1984-11-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (501) 624-7149 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

The Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing Cent holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 68.5/100, placing it #8944 of 14703 facilities nationally and #170 of 221 in Arkansas. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at The Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing Cent receives a reported average of 3 hours 27 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 13 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 54 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 20 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 45 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 51.5%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 9 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $178,427. 25 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 21.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, The Blossoms At Hot Springs Rehab And Nursing Cent ranks 8944th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.5/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within AR, it ranks 170th out of 221 nursing homes. In Hot Springs, it ranks 7th out of 8 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 5th of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,608 nationally and RN hours rank #13,731 nationally (#190 in AR). Our composite quality score of 68.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Hot Springs, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/arkansas/hot-springs/

Contact and Location

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Address

552 GOLF LINKS ROAD, Hot Springs, AR 71901
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Legal Name

GOLF LINKS ROAD OPERATING LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 152
Average Residents / Day 76 (50% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Garland County, AR
City Hot Springs, AR
ZIP Code 71901
Approved Since November 1, 1984
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 045098
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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