Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center
22515 I 30, Bryant, AR 72022 · Saline County · (501) 847-0777
116 certified beds, about 87 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 045305 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 21, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 19 health citations since June 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $46,053 in the last three years; the largest was $46,053, and the latest is dated March 5, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.69 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.38 of those hours.
43.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Arkansas average 49.5%).
CMS links it to Southern Administrative Services, an affiliated group of 35 nursing homes.
Health inspections
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.
806/23
805/24
111/24
103/25
008/25
106/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
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 19 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
6D
10E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 24, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record reviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure an injury of unknown origin was reported to the Office of Long-Term Care for one (Resident #1) of one resident with an unknown injury within two hours.
August 21, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
March 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from resident-to-resident abuse for 4 (Resident's #4, # 9, #13 and #14) of 14 sampled residents reviewed for abuse. The lack of effective behavior monitoring resulted in Resident #4 having resident to resident abuse that occurred on [DATE]; Resident #9 having resident to resident abuse that occurred on [DATE] and [DATE]; Resident #13 having resident to resident abuse that occurred on [DATE]; and Resident #14 having resident to resident abuse that occurred on [DATE] and [DATE]. Of these incidents, Resident #5 was the physical aggressor.
November 21, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure staff wore an isolation gown when providing care for 1 (Resident #5) of 1 (Resident #5) sampled residents that were on contact isolation, and the facility failed to ensure a contact isolation sign was put outside the door of 1 (Resident #5) of 1 (Resident #5) sampled resident to alert the staff to apply PPE before providing care. This failed practice had the potential to spread infections throughout the facility.
May 31, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure (1) sanitary procedures were followed when serving food to the residents to prevent a potential foodborne illnesses; failed to ensure food transported to patient in the second dining room which are not adjacent to the main dining room were covered to prevent the potential for cross contamination for 7 residents who received meals in the second dining room; (2) foods stored in the freezer, refrigerator and dry storage area were covered, sealed and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of1 kitchen; [...]
- E Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure privacy for 2 (Residents #21, and #57) sampled residents to promote a dignified existence.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure foreign substances were not left in a cup in 1 (Resident #46) sampled resident's room to prevent possible ingestion to prevent injury or harm, and failed to ensure that a licensed nurse placed an eternal feeding pump on hold prior to staff laying the resident flat for 1 (Resident #57) sampled resident.
- E Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that pureed food items were blended to a smooth, lump free consistency to minimize the risk of choking or other complications for those residents who required pureed diets for 2 of 2 meals observed. The failed practice had the potential to affect 6 residents who received pureed diets.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure hand hygiene was performed during incontinence care to prevent cross contamination and infection for 1 (Resident #46) of 13 sampled residents that required assistance for incontinence care; ailed to ensure staff donned appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for 1 (Resident #57) sampled resident on enhanced barrier precautions to prevent cross contamination; and failed to provide a clean and sanitary environment.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 (Resident #20) sampled resident had an operational air conditioner to promote a comfortable home environment.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive care plan addressing diuretic therapy for 1 (Resident #16) sampled resident to ensure the resident received appropriate care.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to revise a care plan for 1 (Resident #57) sampled resident to reflect changes with enteral feeding.
June 30, 2023Standard inspection · 8 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure sanitary procedures were followed when serving food to the residents to prevent a potential foodborne illness and dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent a potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; and food and drinks were served using sanitary practices. These failed practices had the potential to affect 85 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 87), as documented on a list provided by the Dietary Supervisor on 06/29/23 at 3:45 PM.
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide dining assistance in a manner that protected and promoted the dignity of residents.
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop a Care Plan that accurately described a resident's physical needs for 1 (Resident #244) sampled resident admitted to the facility in the past thirty days, and failed to implement interventions of a comprehensive person-centered Care Plan to provide diversional activities to prevent wandering, taking other resident belongings, and elopement for 1 (Resident #13) of 20 residents (Residents #3, #4, #7, #8, #10, #11, #13, #20, #31, #32, #39, #48, #50, #53, #65, #67, #69, #83, #140 and #244) whose Care Plans were reviewed. This failed practice had the potential to affect 87 residents who required a Care Plan according to the Resident Census and Conditions of Residents provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 06/30/23 at 10:40 AM.
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure nail care was provided for 1 (Resident #244) of 36 (Residents #2, #3, #4, #7, #8, #10, #11, #13, #19, #20, #22, #24, #26, #31, #32, #35, #37, #39, #43, #48, #50, #51, #53, #55, #56, #65, #67, #69, #73, #74, #75, #83, #140, #240, #242 and #244) sampled residents who relied on the facility for assistance with nail care as documented on a list provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 06/29/23 at 3:47 PM.
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a bed that properly fit for 1 (Resident #69) of 20 (Residents #3, #4, #7, #8, #10, #11, #13, #20, #31, #32, #39, #48, #59, #53, #65, #67, #69, #83, #140 and #244) sampled residents.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow a care planned intervention of maintaining a resident's bed at the lowest position for 1 (Resident #3) of 20 (Residents #3, #4, #7, #8, #10, #11, #13, #20, #31, #32, #39, #48, #50, #53, #65, #67, #69, #83, #140 and #244) sampled residents at risk of falls as documented on a list provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 06/29/23 at 3:47 PM, and failed to ensure residents received adequate supervision while smoking to prevent injury or accidents for 1 (Resident #31) of 2 (Residents #31 and #77) sampled residents who smoked according to a list provided by the DON on 06/29/23 at 3:47 PM.
- E Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain essential resident care equipment in safe operating condition for residents residing on the 200 and 400 halls in the facility.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, and interview the facility failed to ensure a home like environment was provided, as evidenced by, not making a bed for 1 (Resident #10) of 20 (Residents #3, #4, #7, #8, #10, #11, #13, #20, #31, #32, #39, #48, #59, #53, #65, #67, #69, #83, #140 and #244) sampled residents.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 5 on August 21, 2025, 1 on June 30, 2023.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- F Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2025 | Fine | $46,053 |
| March 5, 2025 | Payment Denial | 5 days from April 3, 2025 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
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) | 3.69 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.37 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.00 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 43.7% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 44.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.13 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
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 3.82 on weekdays and 3.37 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.42 in April to June 2025 to 3.69 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 | 3.69 | 0.38 | 3.82 | 3.37 | 1.6% | 0 of 90 | 87 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.53 | 0.34 | 3.67 | 3.18 | 1.7% | 0 of 92 | 86 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.45 | 0.37 | 3.57 | 3.15 | 1.5% | 0 of 92 | 88 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.42 | 0.36 | 3.60 | 2.96 | 1.7% | 0 of 91 | 93 |
| 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.
Quality measures
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 | 6.8 | 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 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.3 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.4 | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.7 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 31.0 | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.2 | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BRYANT SNF OPERATIONS, LLC. CMS links this home to Southern Administrative Services, a group of 35 nursing homes averaging 3.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4p2t1 Ops Holding LP | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/2020 |
| Alexark1 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2022 | |
| Jej Assets LP | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2022 | |
| Jej Management, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2022 | |
| Ponthie, Sharlot | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Ponthie, John | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2020 | |
| Bharany, Neeraj | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2020 | |
| Brown, Nancy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2020 | |
| Alexark1 LLC | General partnership interest | Organization | 07/01/2020 | |
| 4p2t1 Ops Holding LP | Limited partnership interest | Organization | 07/01/2020 | |
| Jej Assets LP | Limited partnership interest | Organization | 07/01/2020 | |
| Jej Assets LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2020 | |
| Procare Therapy Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2020 | |
| Professional Nursing Solutions, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2020 | |
| Southern Administrative Services, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2020 | |
| Southern Trace Assets, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2025 | |
| Teams Staffing LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2020 | |
| Bharany, Neeraj | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2020 | |
| Brown, Nancy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2020 | |
| Ponthie, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2020 | |
| Ponthie, Sharlot | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2025 |
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.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 31, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 31, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 31, 2024: "Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 31, 2024: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.37 hours per resident per day, below the Arkansas average of 3.45.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Amberwood Health and Rehabilitation Benton, 3.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation Benton, 4.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Heartland Rehabilitation and Care Center Benton, 7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Colonel Glenn Health and Rehab, LLC Little Rock, 7.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- The Springs of Chenal Little Rock, 8.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Good Shepherd Little Rock, 9.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Arkansas Health Center Benton, 9.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
Arkansas contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Arkansas. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Resident advocate: Arkansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 21, 2025. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
- Has Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $46,053 in the last three years.
- Does Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center?
- CMS lists 21 owners and managers, and links the home to Southern Administrative Services. Legal business name: BRYANT SNF OPERATIONS, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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