Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
830 Canal Street, Marion, AR 72364 · Crittenden County · (870) 739-3268
140 certified beds, about 110 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2006
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 045412 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 6, 2025, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 22 health citations since January 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $30,771 in the last three years; the largest was $15,642, and the latest is dated February 6, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.75 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.51 of those hours.
34.3% 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 22 health citations on file.
February 6, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, facility document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure 1 (Resident #25) of 4 sampled residents reviewed for neglect received adequate supervision and assistance to prevent accidents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure 2 staff members transferred Resident #25 using the appropriate lift based on Resident #25's needs and care plan which resulted in Resident #25 sustaining a dislocated right shoulder. It was determined the facility's non-compliance with one or more requirements of participation had caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was related to State Operations Manual, Appendix PP, 483.25 (Quality of Care) at a scope and severity of J. The IJ began on 12/18/2024 at approximately 8:45 AM. [...]
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to accurately indicate hospice care and dialysis on Section O of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for 1 (Resident #75) of 2 sampled residents for hospice and 1 (Resident #34) of 1 sampled resident for dialysis.
- 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, interviews, and record review it was determined that the facility failed to document and complete a person-centered care plan to facilitate the ability to plan and provide necessary care and services for 3 (Residents #92, #104, and #107) of 30 sample mixed residents whose care plans were reviewed.
- 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, interviews, record review, facility document review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure over-the-counter medications, and a narcotic medication prescribed to Resident #71, stored in the medication carts were not expired for 2 of 2 medication carts sampled.
- 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 meals were prepared and served in accordance with the planned written menu to meet the nutritional needs of the residents 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 food items in the refrigerator, freezer and storage room were covered, sealed and dated; 2 of 2 ice machines was maintained in clean and sanitary condition; dietary staff washed their hands before handling food or clean equipment; kitchen storage area was maintained clean; and hot food items were maintained at temperature of 135 degrees or above for 2 of 2 meals observed.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) was completed prior to admission to ensure the resident received the needed care and services in the most appropriate setting for 1 (Resident #6) of 1 sampled resident whose records were reviewed for the PASARR screening information.
March 28, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
- J Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to fully assess a resident experiencing respiratory distress in a timely manner, failed to follow physician's order during an acute incident which resulted in a change of condition, and failed to notify the physician of the change in condition in a timely manner for 1 (Resident #368) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for a change in condition. It was determined the facility's non-compliance with one or more requirements of participation had caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was related to State Operations Manual, Appendix PP, 483.25 (Quality of Care) at a scope and severity of J. [...]
- 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 care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life for 2 (Residents #21, #81) of 2 sampled Residents.
- E Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to accurately document a Discharge Minimum Data Set assessment for 1 (Resident #117) sampled resident.
- 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 ensure services were provided to minimize the potential for further decline in Range of Motion (ROM) for 1 (Resident #20) of 1 sampled resident who had limited range of motion.
- E 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, interview and record review, the facility failed to review and revise a resident's care plan with the participation of the resident's representative for 1 (Resident #39) of 111 residents who received a care plan.
- E Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure services were provided to minimize the potential for further decline in range of motion (ROM) for 1 (Resident #20) of 1 sampled resident who had limited range of motion.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff followed contact isolation precautions, including the consistent, appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies while providing care to Covid positive residents, and to ensure adherence to handwashing/sanitizing between glove changes and administering medications to prevent the potential spread of infection to other residents who resided in the facility.
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, that facility failed to accurately assess Resident #12 on the Annual Minimum Data Set, who was considered by the state designated authority as Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review level II.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on the observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure fingernail and toenail care was provided for 1 (Resident #20) of 2 sampled residents who required assistance with nail care.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents received incontinence care in a timely manner for 1 (Resident #10) of 3 sample Residents. The failed practice had the potential for skin breakdown, infection, and/or irritation.
January 6, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurate and complete to facilitate the ability to plan and provide necessary care and services for 1 (Resident #18) of 3 (Residents #18, #35 and #100) sampled residents who had a siderail for an enabler and 1 (Resident #53) of 3 (Residents #5, #33, and #53) sampled residents who had a Pressure Ulcer.
- E Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a splint, hand roll, and/or other positioning device was consistently utilized to prevent further decline in range of motion for 2 (Residents #12 and #17) of 6 (Residents #5, #12, #16, #17, #31 and #53) sampled residents who had contractures.
- E Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure necessary care and services were provided for management of urinary catheters, as evidenced by failure to ensure a urinary catheter was secured by a leg strap; an urinary catheter bag was kept below the resident's bladder to prevent the potential for trauma and/or Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) for 1 (Resident #35) of 2 (Resident #35 and #33) sampled residents who required indwelling catheters; and failed to ensure incontinent care was performed in a timely manner for one resident (Resident #97) of 24 (Residents #5, #11, #12, #16, #17, #18, #31, #33, #40, #53, #54, #73, #80, #83, #92, #93, #95, #97, #100, #102, #104, #106, #108 and #115) sampled residents who were dependent on staff for incontinent care.
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure updraft masks were stored in a proper container when not in use to prevent the potential for cross contamination and/or infection for 2 (Residents #80 and #73) of 4 (Residents #33, #73, #80 and #92) sampled residents who had updraft treatments; failed to ensure oxygen was administered at the correct flow rate as order by the physician to prevent potential complications for 2 (Residents #80 and #73) of 8 (Residents #5, #16, #17, #33, #73, #80, #92 and #95) sampled residents; and failed to ensure oxygen was administered with a physicians order to prevent potential complications for 1 (Resident #95) of 8 (Residents #5, #16, #17, #33, #73, #80, #92 and #95) sampled residents who were receiving oxygen therapy.
- 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 meals were prepared and served according to the planned written menu for 1 of 2 meals observed. This failed practice had the ability to affect 4 (Residents #11, #44, #104 and #108) sampled residents who had physician's order for a regular diet and who resided on Station 100. This failed practice had the potential to affect 12 residents according to a list provided by the Administrator on 01/06/23 at 8:20 AM.
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 3 on February 6, 2025, 1 on March 28, 2024, 1 on January 6, 2023.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2025 | Fine | $15,129 |
| March 28, 2024 | Fine | $15,642 |
| March 28, 2024 | Payment Denial | 26 days from April 26, 2024 |
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) | 3.75 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.05 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.51 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.73 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.3% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 27.3% | 44.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.30 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 4.04 on weekdays and 3.05 on weekends, 25% 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 3.74 in April to June 2025 to 3.75 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 | 3.75 | 0.51 | 4.04 | 3.05 | 1.3% | 0 of 90 | 110 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.70 | 0.41 | 3.96 | 3.05 | 0.6% | 0 of 92 | 112 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.71 | 0.42 | 3.99 | 3.01 | 1.3% | 0 of 92 | 110 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.74 | 0.41 | 4.01 | 3.07 | 1.3% | 0 of 91 | 112 |
| 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 | 3.7 | 9.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 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 | 6.5 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.7 | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.8 | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| 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 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WILLOWBEND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, 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 indirect ownership interest | Organization | 08/15/2022 | |
| Jej Assets LP | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 08/15/2022 | |
| Ponthie, Sharlot | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 08/15/2022 | |
| Taylor, Jennifer | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 08/22/2022 | |
| Alexark1 LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/15/2022 | |
| Ponthie, John | General partnership interest | Individual | 08/15/2022 |
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 8 problems in this area, most recently on February 6, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on February 6, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- 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 February 6, 2025: "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."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 28, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.05 hours per resident per day, below the Arkansas average of 3.45.
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- Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center Memphis, 13.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
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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 Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 6, 2025. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
- Has Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $30,771 in the last three years.
- Does Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC 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 Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers, and links the home to Southern Administrative Services. Legal business name: WILLOWBEND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, 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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