Woodbriar Nursing Home
204 Catherine St., Harrisburg, AR 72432 · Poinsett County · (870) 578-2483
80 certified beds, about 63 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2003
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 045384 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 9, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 10 health citations since August 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists 3 fines totaling $13,293 in the last three years; the largest was $6,836, and the latest is dated February 20, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.84 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.34 of those hours.
30.0% 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 10 health citations on file.
April 9, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, interview and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) was accurate and complete to facilitate the ability to plan and provide necessary care and services for three (Residents #4, #17 and #64) of three residents reviewed.
- D 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, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to protect a resident's right to be free from verbal and mental abuse for one (Resident #38) of four residents reviewed.
October 10, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- 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, interview, and record review, 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 1 (Residents #38) sampled resident whose care plan was reviewed.
- D Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, employee record review, and document review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure five Nursing Assistants (NA) completed competency training and failed to complete the certification testing within 120 days from completion of their initial training.
- C Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to include the selection of a neutral arbitrator to be agreed upon by both parties and for the selection of a venue convenient to both parties in the Arbitration Agreement.
August 18, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents received oxygen therapy at the physician ordered flow rate. This failed practice affected 2 (Resident #17, #19) of 3 (Resident #17, #19, #34) sampled residents, residing on the 200 Hall who had orders for oxygen, according to a list provided by the Administrator on 08/17/2023 at 10:48 AM.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to prevent the potential for infection and cross contamination in the facility laundry processing area as evidenced by staff placing half consumed food and drinks on the laundry folding table next to clean, folded resident linens. This failed practice had the potential to effect 18 (Resident #1, #3, #4, #5, #8, #16, #17, #19, #20, #26, #34, #37, #39, #40, #46, #51, #54 and #59) sampled residents, and 62 residents who have their laundry done in the facility based on a list provided by the Administrator on 08/18/23 at 8:41 AM.
- D 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 treat each resident with respect, dignity, and to care for residents in a manner to protect their right to a dignified existence and privacy. This failed practice affected 1 (Resident #16) of 3 (Resident #9, #16, #63), residents and had the potential to affect 10 residents residing on 100 Hall.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to secure confidential and private medical information on an open laptop. This failed practice had the potential to affect all 13 residents residing on 200 Hall according to a census of 200 Hall received from the Administrator [Admin] on 08/14/2023 at 11:20 AM.
- D 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 fingernails were clean, groomed, and free from chipped nail polish to promote good personal hygiene and grooming for 1 (Resident #51) of 7 (Resident #4, #20, #37, #39, #46, #51 and #59) sampled residents that were dependent on staff for fingernail care on the Special Care Unit. This failed practice had the potential to affect 16 residents that lived on the Special Care Unit and were dependent on staff for nail care according to a list provided by the Administrator on 8/18/23 at 8:40AM.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 2 on April 9, 2026, 2 on October 10, 2024, 2 on August 18, 2023.
Every fire safety citation6 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 Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $3,418 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $3,039 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $6,836 |
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) | 4.84 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.52 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.64 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.85 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 30.0% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 20.0% | 44.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.63 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 4.96 on weekdays and 4.52 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.92 in April to June 2025 to 4.84 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 | 4.84 | 0.34 | 4.96 | 4.52 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 63 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.02 | 0.35 | 5.13 | 4.73 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 61 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.03 | 0.30 | 5.13 | 4.78 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.92 | 0.37 | 5.04 | 4.62 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 61 |
| 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 | 13.8 | 9.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.7 | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 29.0 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 30.9 | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.3 | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.0 | 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: T-LYNN INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houchin, Vonda | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 09/01/1998 | |
| James, Emily | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 11/18/2009 | |
| Care Management, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/01/1998 | |
| Houchin, Vonda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/07/2025 | |
| James, Emily | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/07/2025 | |
| Sampson, Rick | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/07/2025 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- 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 August 18, 2023: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- 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 August 18, 2023: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 9, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
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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 Woodbriar Nursing Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Woodbriar Nursing Home 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Woodbriar Nursing Home get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 9, 2026. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
- Has Woodbriar Nursing Home been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $13,293 in the last three years.
- Does Woodbriar Nursing Home 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 Woodbriar Nursing Home?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers. Legal business name: T-LYNN 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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