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Heritage Square Healthcare Center
710 No Ruddle Road, Blytheville, AR 72316
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 86 beds, Heritage Square Healthcare Center serves Blytheville in Mississippi County, Arkansas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2001.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Arkansas median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 5, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Arkansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 47.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi Co. median | Arkansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 16 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.6 | 18.6 | 15.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.9% | 53.0% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $7,913 | $8,281 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Arkansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 May 2025, 14 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×8 E ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2025 | Fine | $7,913 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arkansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.9%, RNs 57.1%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Arkansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.0% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.6% | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.2% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.1% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Chc Heritage Square Nursing Center, Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bwdv Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/27/2021 |
| First Arkansas Bank and Trust | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2021 |
| Care Systems, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2018 |
| Credence Health Care, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2018 |
| Pharmacy Consults, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2018 |
| Bwdv Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2021 |
| Care Systems, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2025 |
| Credence Health Care, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2025 |
| First Arkansas Bank and Trust | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2021 |
| Pharmacy Consults, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Mississippi County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Health and Rehab | Osceola | 91 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 24.2 | $8K | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Gosnell Health and Rehab | Gosnell | 70 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15.7 | $14K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Manila Healthcare Center | Manila | 84 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 16.7 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Mississippi County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Heritage Square Healthcare Center been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arkansas median is 17 per facility.
Has Heritage Square Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Heritage Square Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Arkansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Heritage Square Healthcare Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bwdv Holdings, LLC, Care Systems, LLC and Credence Health Care, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Heritage Square Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 8 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.