The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Registered name: THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF WALNUT RIDGE
WALNUT RIDGE, AR · Medicare-certified · 119 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Walnut Ridge, AR has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 4.34 hours per resident day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.342 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.342.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.35
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86
- Nurse aides
- 3.13
- Weekend nursing
- 4.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.2%5.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.4%3.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6%4.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%1.2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%5.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.1%6.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.5%4.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28%32.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.3%25%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.4%6%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.1%97.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,193 in total fines.
- $8,193
Federal fine
Dec 21, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 1, 2019
Now operated by The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge, previously Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of SOUTHERN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES · 35 homes · 3.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 95.5 residents on an average day (80% of 119 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.