nursing home in Salem, AR

Southfork River Therapy and Living

624 Hwy 62/412 West, Salem, AR 72576 · (870) 895-3817

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★4
  • CMS high performer

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Southfork River Therapy and Living at a glance

Southfork River Therapy and Living is a 84-bed for-profit nursing home in Salem, Arkansas (Fulton 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 (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (March 12, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Arkansas average is 2.7.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 41.9% per year (state average 49.5%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
84
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Anthony & Bryan Adams
Medicare-certified since
September 1, 1994
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Fulton County
CMS Certification Number
045248

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.4 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.2 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.2 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.7 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.2 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 53.2 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.80 hrsArkansas average4.02 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.80 hrs4.02 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.52 hrs0.41 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.37 hrs2.67 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.33 hrs3.45 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)41.9%49.5%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)55.6%44.8%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility1Arkansas average3U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)139Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)039.880.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Arkansas average0U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)001Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$9,209$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds84109107
Average residents per day637786
Occupancy74.4%71.1%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.3%Arkansas average3.9%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.3%3.9%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.5%4.2%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)6.9%10.9%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.4%1.2%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.6%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)5.9%9.5%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)6.8%10.1%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)1.9%4.3%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)1.3%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)10.7%21.7%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)12%13.5%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.5%96.1%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.6%95.1%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility5.3%Arkansas average1.3%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)5.3%1.3%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)30%77.7%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)72.4%82%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
March 12, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 16, 2026
March 12, 2026
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 16, 2026
March 12, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected April 7, 2026
August 15, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 29, 2024
August 15, 2024
Fire safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 29, 2024
September 8, 2023
Fire safety
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0344
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 8, 2023
September 8, 2023
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 8, 2023
September 8, 2023
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 8, 2023
September 8, 2023
Fire safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 8, 2023
September 8, 2023
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 October 8, 2023
September 8, 2023
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 8, 2023
September 8, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 8, 2023
September 8, 2023
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 October 8, 2023

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.

NameRoleShareSince
ADAMS, ANTHONY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2014
ADAMS, BRYAN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2014
MOORE, GAVIN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/12/2024
SCRIBNER, JOHN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/27/2024
MOORE, GAVIN
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE04/12/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Southfork River Therapy and Living's rating?

Southfork River Therapy and Living 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 Southfork River Therapy and Living receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Arkansas average of 2.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Southfork River Therapy and Living 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 Southfork River Therapy and Living?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Anthony & Bryan Adams. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Southfork River Therapy and Living and how do I contact it?

Southfork River Therapy and Living is at 624 Hwy 62/412 West, Salem, AR 72576. Phone: (870) 895-3817.

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.