Little River Nursing & Rehab
Ashdown, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045244) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (870) 898-5101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Little River Nursing & Rehab has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Little River Nursing & Rehab reports total nurse staffing of about 3.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.2%.
Little River Nursing & Rehab has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Little River Nursing & Rehab is a government-owned (city/county) nursing home in Ashdown, Little River County, Arkansas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1994. The facility is licensed for 85 beds and reports an average daily census of 76.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Little River Nursing & Rehab holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a 5-star health inspection rating, a 2-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
There is no chain affiliation listed in the data provided, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Prospective families should verify current details directly with the facility and cross-check the latest figures on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates these ratings periodically. This profile reflects data as reported to CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Little River Nursing & Rehab has a 5-star overall rating, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 40.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 85 beds with an average daily census of 76.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (city/county), and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in September 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (870) 898-5101 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (870) 898-5101 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045244?state=AR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.