The Green House Cottages Of Walnut Ridge
Walnut Ridge, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045151) · 119 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,193
Phone: (870) 886-9022 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Green House Cottages Of Walnut Ridge has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Green House Cottages Of Walnut Ridge reports total nurse staffing of 4.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
CMS records show The Green House Cottages Of Walnut Ridge has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,193.00, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
The Green House Cottages Of Walnut Ridge is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1990. The facility maintains 119 certified beds with an average of 95.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its staffing rating is 4 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,193.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which operates 35 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 stars across the chain.
There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with 47.1% nursing staff turnover; the staffing star rating is 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,193.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 119 certified beds and an average of 95.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which operates 35 facilities with an average rating of 3.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 15, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality (5 stars here), health inspections (5 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (3 stars), each assessed separately.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at (870) 886-9022 or 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 (870) 886-9022 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045151?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.