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Wood-Lawn Heights
2800 Neeley Street, Batesville, AR 72501
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 140 beds, Wood-Lawn Heights serves Batesville in Independence County, Arkansas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1996.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Arkansas median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 6, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 9.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $13K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), above the Arkansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 30.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Independence Co. median | Arkansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 17 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 9.3 | 12.7 | 15.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.8% | 45.7% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $12,695 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 14 Aug 2025, 22 May 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×2 E ×8 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 6 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 6 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 6 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2024 | Fine | $12,695 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arkansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.8%, RNs 8.3%; 0 administrators 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 | 10.0% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.0% | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.7% | 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: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Wood-Lawn, Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Independence County
| 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 |
| The Springs Batesville | Batesville | 150 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 12.7 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Independence County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wood-Lawn Heights been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arkansas median is 17 per facility.
Has Wood-Lawn Heights been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wood-Lawn Heights compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Arkansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wood-Lawn Heights?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wood-Lawn Heights last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Aug 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.