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Southfork River Therapy And Living

Salem, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045248) · 84 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.41★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (870) 895-3817 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Southfork River Therapy And Living has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.

Southfork River Therapy And Living reports 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.9%.

Southfork River Therapy And Living has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Southfork River Thera… Southfork River Thera…: 5★ 5★ AR average AR average: 3.41★ 3.41★ Anthony & Bryan Ad chain avg Anthony & Bryan Ad chain avg: 3.8★ 3.8★

About this facility

Southfork River Therapy And Living is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, certified for 84 beds with an average daily census of 62.5 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 1994.

According to CMS Care Compare, Southfork River holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars. Component ratings include 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.

Nurse staffing totals 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.9%.

On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.

Southfork River Therapy And Living is part of a chain operated by Anthony & Bryan Adams, which includes 38 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.8 stars. CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.

This profile is based on data published by CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent data vintage provided in that source. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Southfork River Therapy And Living has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars.

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 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and 41.9% nursing turnover.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no 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 status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Southfork River Therapy And Living is certified for 84 beds with an average of 62.5 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit LLC that is part of a chain operated by Anthony & Bryan Adams, which includes 38 facilities with an average rating of 3.8 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since September 1994.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS assigns an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 5, 5, 4, and 4 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (870) 895-3817 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (870) 895-3817 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045248?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.