Home / Arkansas / Russellville
900 West 12th St., Russellville, AR 72801 · Pope County · (479) 968-5858
122 certified beds, about 76 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2006
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 045410 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 31, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 11 health citations since January 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.70 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.47 of those hours.
48.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Arkansas average 49.5%).
CMS links it to Central Arkansas Nursing Centers, an affiliated group of 38 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 11 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, record review, observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure ice machines were maintained in a clean condition to minimize the risk for food borne illness in one of two ice machines observed. Based on facility policy review, record review, observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure ice machines were maintained in a clean condition to minimize the risk for food borne illness in one of two ice machines observed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the refrigerator were covered, sealed, and dated, kitchen walls, door frames and baseboards were free of rotten wood, chipped walls were replaced, dietary staff washed their hands when contaminated to decrease the potential for food borne illness for residents who received food from 1 of 1 kitchen, 2 of 2 ice machines were maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and dietary staff washed their hands and changed their gloves before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. The failed practices had the potential to affect 82 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 82).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a medication cart was locked while unsupervised, and that controlled narcotics were contained in a locked and permanently affixed container.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure meals were prepared and served according to the planned written menu to meet the nutritional needs of the residents for 1 of 2 meals observed. This failed practice had the potential to affect 7 residents who received pureed diets from 1 of 1 kitchen.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the pureed food items were blended to a smooth, lump free consistency to minimize the risk of choking or other complications for residents who required pureed diets for 1 of 1 meal observed. The failed practice had the potential to affect 7 residents who received pureed diets.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 shower rooms were clean.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure all medications were documented on the discharge summary for 1 (Resident #184) when discharging from the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 1 (Resident #184) did not receive medications that were not prescribed to them upon discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the kitchen freezer, refrigerators, and dry storage area were labeled and dated when received and/or opened; foods in resident refrigerators on the halls were labeled and dated; cookware was cleaned and sanitized between uses; 1 of 2 ice machines was maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to prevent potential contamination of residents' beverages, and to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 Kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 73 residents who received meal trays and beverages from the Kitchen as documented on a Diet list provided by the Administrator on 1/20/23.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to employ a qualified Social Worker with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Social Work or a Human Services field to meet the needs of the residents. This failed practice had the potential to affect all 73 residents who resided in the facility per Resident Daily Census provided by the Administrator on 1/17/23.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) evaluation process was completed in accordance with the State PASRR process for 1 (Resident #17) of 7 (Resident #1, R #14, R #17, R #36, R #55, R #57, and R #62) sample selected residents who had a diagnosis of a Serious Mental Disorder documented on the Mental Health Diagnosis list provided by the Administrator on 1/20/23, to ensure the resident received appropriate care and services.
2 fire safety citations on file: 2 on July 31, 2025.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.70 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.04 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.59 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.64 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 48.6% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 12.5% | 44.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.21 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.97 on weekdays and 4.04 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.19 in April to June 2025 to 4.70 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.70 | 0.47 | 4.97 | 4.04 | 1.3% | 0 of 90 | 76 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.02 | 0.51 | 5.31 | 4.30 | 1.3% | 0 of 92 | 75 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.40 | 0.51 | 5.75 | 4.51 | 1.3% | 0 of 92 | 69 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.19 | 0.53 | 5.47 | 4.49 | 1.2% | 0 of 91 | 75 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Arkansas, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.05 | 0.40 | 4.28 | 3.47 | 2.0% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $16.55 | $14.52 to $17.34 | 17,260 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $27.22 | $23.82 to $29.43 | 10,010 |
| Registered nurses | $37.95 | $32.04 to $43.40 | 29,400 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Arkansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 9.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.9 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.0 | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.9 | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Legacy Heights Nursing and Rehab, LLC's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (46.5% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
46.5% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Arkansas: 7 better, 25 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 41 eligible stays.
10.2% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Arkansas: 0 better, 3 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 57 eligible stays.
6.7% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Arkansas: 0 better, 7 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 30 eligible stays.
44.0% this home
Median of homes: Arkansas64.4% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 25 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Arkansas0.0% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 30 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Arkansas2.7% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 30 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: Newly certified nursing home with less than 12-15 months of data available or the nursing opened less than 6 months ago, and there were no data to submit or claims for this measure.
Median of homes: Arkansas98.8% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: LEGACY HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHAB, LLC. CMS links this home to Central Arkansas Nursing Centers, a group of 38 nursing homes averaging 3.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hursh, Paralea | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 12/12/2024 |
| Sams, Jerry | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 12/12/2024 | |
| Dixon, Ginger | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Central Arkansas Nursing Centers Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Legacy Heights Manor LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/12/2024 | |
| Nursing Consultants Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Dixon, Ginger | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/20/2004 | |
| Hursh, Paralea | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/12/2024 | |
| Morton, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/12/2024 | |
| Norsworthy, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/12/2024 | |
| Pugh, Mary | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Sams, Jerry | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/12/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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