The Green House Cottages of Wentworth Place
26 Warnock Springs Road, Magnolia, AR 71753 · Columbia County · (870) 234-1361
126 certified beds, about 105 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 045187 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 12, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 13 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 5.02 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.54 of those hours.
29.9% 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.
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 13 health citations on file.
March 12, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- B Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was accurately completed for two (Resident #11, Resident #66) of three residents reviewed for MDS accuracy. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure information regarding Resident #66's use of tobacco was accurately completed on the MDS and Residents #11's Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs were accurately completed in the MDS.
September 19, 2024Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to notify and provide a copy of the written notice to the long-term care ombudsman when a resident was transferred to the hospital for 3 (Resident #88, #85, and # 212) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for hospitalization.
- 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 facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the lift pad was free of fraying and holes for 1 (Resident #54) sampled resident reviewed for accidents and injuries, and to ensure a resident was not allowed to smoke outside without supervision affecting 1 (Resident #59) sampled resident of 2 Sampled (Resident #24, #59) residents reviewed for smoking.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the meals were prepared in a method that maintained nutritive value and taste that were acceptable to the residents to improve palatability and encourage good nutritional intake during 1 of 1 meal observed.
- E Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, and facility policy review, 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 those residents who required pureed diets for 2 of 2 meals observed.
- 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, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff and Shahbaz thoroughly washed their hands and changed gloves when contaminated and before handling food and clean equipment to decrease the potential for food borne illness for residents receiving meals from 2(Pavilion House and [NAME] House) kitchens; expired food items and spices were promptly removed/discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 4 A(Pavilion House, [NAME] House, [NAME] House and [NAME] House) kitchens; hot food items were maintained at the required temperatures on the mini crock pots to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1(Brown House) kitchen. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure there was a physician's order for oxygen therapy for 1(Resident #212) of 3 (Resident #59, #212 and #366) sampled residents that were reviewed for respiratory care.
- D 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, record review, interview, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure resident medications were stored behind a lock to prevent unauthorized staff or resident access. This failed practice had the potential to affect 1 (Resident #32) sampled resident.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure oxygen/nebulizer tubing and masks where changed every week in a timely manner to prevent respiratory infections affecting 1(Resident #59) of 3 sampled (Resident #59, #212, #366) residents reviewed for respiratory.
October 13, 2023Standard inspection · 4 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, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure dented food cans were promptly removed/ discarded; expired food items were promptly removed/discarded on or before the expiration or use by date; 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 2 ([NAME] House and [NAME] House) kitchens; dietary staff wore hairnets to prevent the potential for cross contamination for residents who received meals from 2 ([NAME] House and [NAME] House) kitchens; dietary staff handled glassware items properly to prevent the potential for cross contamination for residents who received meals from 1 ([NAME] House) of 7 (Pavilion, [NAME] House, [NAME] House, [NAME] House, [NAME] House, [NAME] House and [NAME] House) kitchens. [...]
- E 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 record review the facility failed to ensure medications were not left unattended at the bedside and controlled substances were properly stored behind two secured locks, and access only permitted by authorized, licensed personnel to prevent misappropriation of resident medications in [NAME] House; insulin bottles were dated after opening in [NAME] House; and medications were not left with and administered by residents without self-administration rights in [NAME] House.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff and proper handling of filling up water bottles to prevent the potential spread of infection to other residents. The failed practices had the potential to affect all 107 residents who resided in the facility.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure meals were served in a method that maintained the appearance, and temperature that were acceptable to the residents to improve palatability and encourage good nutritional intake during 1 of 1 meal observed. This failed practice had the potential to affect 11 residents who resided in [NAME] House.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 2 on March 12, 2026, 1 on September 19, 2024, 1 on October 13, 2023.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
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) | 5.02 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.22 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.63 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.85 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 29.9% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 15.4% | 44.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.18 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 5.35 on weekdays and 4.22 on weekends, 21% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.92 in April to June 2025 to 5.02 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 | 5.02 | 0.54 | 5.35 | 4.22 | 0.9% | 0 of 90 | 105 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.04 | 0.53 | 5.35 | 4.23 | 0.8% | 0 of 92 | 107 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.86 | 0.56 | 5.18 | 4.06 | 0.9% | 0 of 92 | 108 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.92 | 0.64 | 5.26 | 4.04 | 0.8% | 0 of 91 | 106 |
| 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
Staff pay at this home
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.
Official wage estimates for Arkansas
| 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.
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 | 2.3 | 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 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.6 | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.8 | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WENTWORTH, 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% | 08/01/2019 |
| 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 | |
| Willis, Christopher | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Ponthie, John | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Alexark1 LLC | General partnership interest | Organization | 01/01/2022 | |
| Jej Management, LLC | General partnership interest | Organization | 01/01/2022 | |
| Jej Assets LP | Limited partnership interest | Organization | 08/01/2019 |
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 5 problems in this area, most recently on September 19, 2024: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 19, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 19, 2024: "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."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 19, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
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- The Blossoms at Stamps Rehab & Nursing Center Stamps, 17.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Summit Health & Rehab Center Taylor, 19 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Heritage Nursing Center Haynesville, 22.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Timber Springs Rehab and Retirement Springhill, 24 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 12 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 The Green House Cottages of Wentworth Place's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates The Green House Cottages of Wentworth Place 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did The Green House Cottages of Wentworth Place get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on March 12, 2026. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
- Has The Green House Cottages of Wentworth Place been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does The Green House Cottages of Wentworth Place 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 The Green House Cottages of Wentworth Place?
- CMS lists 9 owners and managers, and links the home to Southern Administrative Services. Legal business name: WENTWORTH, 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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