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WILLOWBEND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC

MARION, AR · Medicare-certified · 140 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall

Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC in Marion, AR has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections but stronger 4-star staffing and quality measures. It reports 3.70 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it has had $15,129 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.704 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: February 6, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $15,129recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.704.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.41
Licensed practical nurses
0.79
Nurse aides
2.50
Weekend nursing
3.05

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%

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

4.5%5.7%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

4.7%0%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

6.2%3.1%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

1.1%0%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

6%3.9%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

3.4%0%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

21.6%16.7%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

2.7%0%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

8.4%9.3%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%0%No change

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

95.5%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

94.4%99%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

60.7%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

82.3%100%Improving

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E

The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $15,129 was recorded.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $30,771 in total fines · 1 payment denial.

  • Federal fine

    Feb 6, 2025

    $15,129
  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Mar 28, 2024

    26 days
  • Federal fine

    Mar 28, 2024

    $15,642

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of SOUTHERN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES · 35 homes · 3.7 stars avg
Occupancy
112.1 residents on an average day (80% of 140 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 20 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.