White River Healthcare
Calico Rock, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045401) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (870) 297-3719 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
White River Healthcare has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its Health Inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its Staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover percentage for White River Healthcare in the data available. Its overall CMS Staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
White River Healthcare has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
White River Healthcare is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Calico Rock, Izard County, Arkansas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 20, 2004. The facility is licensed for 70 beds and reports an average daily census of 47.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, White River Healthcare holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2 out of 5, Quality Measures rating of 1 out of 5, and Staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
CMS's staffing data source does not include reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day (RN or total), or a nursing staff turnover percentage, in the data provided for this listing. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current staffing figures.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials.
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for White River Healthcare, nor does it identify chain ownership information. There is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months in the data provided.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Medicare.gov), as reflected in the data provided for this listing. Families should verify all figures on the official Care Compare page before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
White River Healthcare has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, White River Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS's Staffing Star Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5; specific nurse hours per resident per day and turnover percentage were not included in the data provided, so families should verify current figures on Medicare Care Compare.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for White River Healthcare — no federal fines on record.
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 a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
White River Healthcare is certified for 70 beds and reports an average daily census of 47.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company; chain ownership information was not included in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
White River Healthcare has been certified since July 20, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an Overall rating plus three component ratings — Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures — which combine to form the Overall Star Rating; here they are Health Inspection 2, Staffing 1, and Quality Measures 1 out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at (870) 297-3719 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 (870) 297-3719 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 official, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045401?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.