Home / Arkansas / Russellville
Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
400 North Vancouver Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801 · Pope County · (479) 968-4141
124 certified beds, about 67 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 045247 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 11, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since October 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 5.19 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.42 of those hours.
46.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Arkansas average 49.5%).
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.
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 8 health citations on file.
June 11, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure food was stored and prepared in sanitary conditions for one of one kitchen.
November 7, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that over-the-counter medications and prescribed medications required for as needed (PRN) basis were removed and not used from the medication/storage rooms and medication carts.
October 12, 2023Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and policy review, the facility failed to store controlled medications securely in 3 of 3 medication rooms.
- 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 the ice scoop holder was maintained in clean and sanitary condition, expired dairy products and food items were promptly removed / discarded on or before the expiration or used by date to prevent the growth of bacteria; and dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 3 (Resident #25, Resident #67, and Resident # 68) of 6 (Resident #10, Resident #19, Resident #25, Resident #32, Resident #67, and Resident #68) sampled residents that were reviewed for unnecessary medication did not receive a PRN (as needed) medication past 14 days without justification, and an evaluation by the doctor.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that meals were prepared and served according to the planned written quantified recipe and menus meet the nutritional needs of the residents for 2 of 2 meals observed.
- 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 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 2 of 2 meals observed.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to maintain a sanitary environment during lunchtime on the secure unit. This failed practice had the potential to affect 15 residents who resided on the secure unit.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 3 on June 11, 2026, 2 on November 7, 2024, 3 on October 12, 2023.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 5.19 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.45 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.79 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.98 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.7% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 16.7% | 44.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.42 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 5.49 on weekdays and 4.45 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.99 in April to June 2025 to 5.19 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 | 5.19 | 0.42 | 5.49 | 4.45 | 1.2% | 0 of 90 | 67 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.85 | 0.41 | 5.18 | 4.00 | 1.5% | 0 of 92 | 70 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.91 | 0.43 | 5.26 | 4.01 | 1.3% | 0 of 92 | 75 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.99 | 0.38 | 5.31 | 4.16 | 1.3% | 0 of 91 | 77 |
| 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 | 4.7 | 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 | 4.3 | 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 | 5.3 | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.0 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: STELLA MANOR CARE CENTER INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 10/24/2005 | |
| Sams, Jerry | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2007 | |
| Morton, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/24/2005 | |
| Sams, Jerry | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2007 | |
| Pugh, Mary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Morton, Michael | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 03/24/2026 | |
| Nursing Consultants Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/21/2025 | |
| Stella Manor Nursing and Rehab | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/12/2024 | |
| Lamb, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Morton, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/12/2024 | |
| Pugh, Mary | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2024 |
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.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 11, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on November 7, 2024: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 12, 2023: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Russellville, 1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Legacy Heights Nursing and Rehab, LLC Russellville, 1.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,inc Dardanelle, 5.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Atkins, 12.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Johnson County Health and Rehab, LLC Clarksville, 20.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Mitchell's Nursing Home, Inc. Danville, 21.3 mi · 3 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 Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on June 11, 2026. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
- Has Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers. Legal business name: STELLA MANOR CARE CENTER INC.
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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