The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge
1500 West Main Street · Walnut Ridge, AR · 72476 · 8708869022
119 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Southern Administrative Services
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,193 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 23, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 23, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 21, 2023 | Fine | $8,193 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045151 · certified since April 15, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.