nursing home in Ashdown, AR
Little River Nursing & Rehab
162 Hwy 32-2A, Ashdown, AR 71822 · (870) 898-5101
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Little River Nursing & Rehab at a glance
Little River Nursing & Rehab is a 85-bed government nursing home in Ashdown, Arkansas (Little River County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Arkansas average of 3.4.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 17, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 40.2% per year (state average 49.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City/County
- Beds
- 85
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 1994
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Little River County
- CMS Certification Number
- 045244
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.78 hrs | 4.02 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.37 hrs | 0.41 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.35 hrs | 2.67 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.08 hrs | 3.45 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40.2% | 49.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 45.5% | 44.8% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 4 | 39.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $9,209 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 85 | 109 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 77 | 77 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 90.2% | 71.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5.4% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.6% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.9% | 10.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 8.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.1% | 9.5% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.4% | 10.1% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 9.6% | 4.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.9% | 1.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 30.3% | 21.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17% | 13.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.4% | 95.1% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.9% | 77.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 78.5% | 82% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 13 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2025 |
| March 1, 2024 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 1, 2024 |
| March 1, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 29, 2024 |
| March 1, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 8, 2024 |
| March 1, 2024 Complaint | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 4, 2024 |
| March 1, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 29, 2024 |
| March 1, 2024 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 29, 2024 |
| March 1, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 29, 2024 |
| March 1, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 29, 2024 |
| March 1, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2024 |
| March 1, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2024 |
| March 1, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 15, 2024 |
| March 1, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 19, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BATTIEST, DANA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/03/2015 |
| STEED, KAREN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/24/2026 |
| BATTIEST, DANA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/03/2015 |
| STEED, KAREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/24/2026 |
| STEED, KAREN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/24/2026 |
| BATTIEST, DANA Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/03/2015 |
| ADAMS, JUDY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2024 |
| BISHOP, THAD Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2024 |
| GROUNDS, KENNETH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2024 |
| HENDERSON, DOROTHY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2024 |
| STEED, KAREN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/24/2026 |
| STEED, KAREN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/24/2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Little River Nursing & Rehab's rating?
Little River Nursing & Rehab has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Arkansas nursing homes is 3.4 stars.
How many inspection citations did Little River Nursing & Rehab receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Arkansas average of 2.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Little River Nursing & Rehab accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Little River Nursing & Rehab?
It is government - city/county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Little River Nursing & Rehab and how do I contact it?
Little River Nursing & Rehab is at 162 Hwy 32-2A, Ashdown, AR 71822. Phone: (870) 898-5101.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.