Southern Trace Rehabilitation And Care Center
Bryant, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045305) · 116 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $46,053 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (501) 847-0777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southern Trace Rehabilitation And Care Center in Bryant, AR has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Southern Trace reports total nurse staffing of about 3.69 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.7 percent.
Southern Trace has 1 federal fine on record totaling $46,053.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Southern Trace Rehabilitation And Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Bryant, Saline County, Arkansas, first approved for federal certification in April 1996. The facility is certified for 116 beds and reports an average daily census of 87.3 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southern Trace holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.69, including RN hours per resident per day of about 0.38. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $46,053.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
Southern Trace is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which operates 35 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.8, higher than this facility's individual overall rating.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection results and details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southern Trace has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.69 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5, and nursing turnover is reported at 43.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $46,053.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Southern Trace is certified for 116 beds and reports an average daily census of 87.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which operates 35 facilities with an average rating of 3.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification in April 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) for this facility.
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 5018470777 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5018470777 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045305?state=AR.
Has ownership of this facility changed recently?
No, CMS data indicates there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.