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Southern Administrative Services
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Southern Administrative Services operates 35 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 1 state, with 3,884 certified beds; the largest presence is in Arkansas.
6% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 16.2 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $252K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Southern Administrative Services | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 17 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 43.7% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 1 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 35 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 72 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 44 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 44 |
| F0761 | 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. | 30 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 29 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 26 |
| F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | 25 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 24 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Southern Administrative Services operate?
35 Medicare-certified facilities in 1 state, with 3,884 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Southern Administrative Services facilities rated?
6% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 11 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 4. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Southern Administrative Services been fined?
CMS lists 15 fines totalling $252K and 3 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.