nursing home in Harrisburg, AR

Woodbriar Nursing Home

204 Catherine St, Harrisburg, AR 72432 · (870) 578-2483

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★1

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

Woodbriar Nursing Home at a glance

Woodbriar Nursing Home is a 80-bed for-profit nursing home in Harrisburg, Arkansas (Poinsett County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Arkansas average of 3.4.

Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (April 9, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Arkansas average is 2.7.

Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $13,293.

Nursing staff turnover is 30% per year (state average 49.5%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
80
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
June 19, 2003
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Poinsett County
CMS Certification Number
045384

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 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)1 / 53.7 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 54.2 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 53.2 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility4.84 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)4.84 hrs4.02 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.34 hrs0.41 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.64 hrs2.67 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)4.52 hrs3.45 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)30%49.5%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)20%44.8%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility2Arkansas 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)239Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1139.880.6Better

Penalties

This facility3Arkansas 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)301Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$13,293$9,209$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)311Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds80109107
Average residents per day637786
Occupancy78.9%71.1%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.1%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)2.1%3.9%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5.9%4.2%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)29%10.9%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.4%1.2%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)2.3%0.6%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)13.8%9.5%13.9%Average
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)11.7%10.1%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)0.5%4.3%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%1.4%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)1.3%0.1%0.1%Worse
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)31.5%21.7%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)12.2%13.5%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)92.2%96.1%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%95.1%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility3.6%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)3.6%1.3%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)82.6%77.7%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)95.9%82%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 9, 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 May 9, 2026
April 9, 2026
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 9, 2026
April 9, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 9, 2026
April 9, 2026
Standard
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2026
October 10, 2024
Fire safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected November 9, 2024
October 10, 2024
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected November 9, 2024
October 10, 2024
Standard
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0728
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 9, 2024
October 10, 2024
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 November 9, 2024
October 10, 2024
Standard
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0848
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected October 10, 2024
August 18, 2023
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 September 16, 2023
August 18, 2023
Fire safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 16, 2023
August 18, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 16, 2023
August 18, 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 September 16, 2023
August 18, 2023
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 September 16, 2023
August 18, 2023
Standard
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 16, 2023
August 18, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 16, 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 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $13,293 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
February 20, 2024Fine$3,418
February 12, 2024Fine$3,039
January 22, 2024Fine$6,836

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
HOUCHIN, VONDA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/07/2025
JAMES, EMILY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/07/2025
SAMPSON, RICK
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/07/2025
HOUCHIN, VONDA
Individual
contracted managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE09/01/1998
CARE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/1998
JAMES, EMILY
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE11/18/2009

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Frequently asked questions

What is Woodbriar Nursing Home's rating?

Woodbriar Nursing Home has 4 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 Woodbriar Nursing Home receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Arkansas average of 2.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Woodbriar Nursing Home 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 Woodbriar Nursing Home?

It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Woodbriar Nursing Home and how do I contact it?

Woodbriar Nursing Home is at 204 Catherine St, Harrisburg, AR 72432. Phone: (870) 578-2483.

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.