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Nursing homes in Independence County, Arkansas
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Independence County, Arkansas, with 400 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (27%). Inspectors recorded 49 health deficiencies over three cycles, 12.3 per 100 beds against 16.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $13K across 1 fine.
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.
| Measure | Independence County | Arkansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 221 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 27% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 12.3 | 16.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $13K | $2.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Meadows Health and Rehabilitation | Batesville | 110 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 15.5 | — | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Wood-Lawn Heights | Batesville | 140 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 9.3 | $13K | 14 Aug 2025 |
| The Springs Batesville | Batesville | 150 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 12.7 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 8 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0803 | 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. | 4 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: The Springs Arkansas (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Independence County, Arkansas?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 400 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Independence County have the highest CMS ratings?
Mountain Meadows Health and Rehabilitation (4 stars), Wood-Lawn Heights (4 stars), The Springs Batesville (3 stars)
How do Independence County nursing homes compare with Arkansas?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 27% statewide; citations run at 12.3 per 100 beds against 16.7 statewide.