The Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Hot Springs, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045243) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,863
Phone: (501) 262-4124 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Pines reports total nurse staffing of about 4.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.4%.
The Pines has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,863.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a 125-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, with an average daily census of 73.1 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 1994 and operates as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which includes 35 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Pines holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.03915 hours per resident per day, including 0.48488 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $13,863.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection and quality record for this facility directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty data are updated periodically. Data reflected here is drawn from CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Pines has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, The Pines 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 4.04 hours per resident per day, with 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 48.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,863.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Pines has 125 certified beds and an average daily census of 73.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which has 35 facilities averaging 3.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; The Pines scores 4, 3, 4, and 5 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 (501) 262-4124 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 (501) 262-4124 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 view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045243?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.