Willowbend Health And Rehabilitation, Llc
Marion, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045412) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $30,771 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (870) 739-3268 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Willowbend Health And Rehabilitation 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 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Willowbend Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.3 percent. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Willowbend Health And Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines totaling $30,771.00 and 1 payment denial on record. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Willowbend Health And Rehabilitation, LLC is a for-profit limited liability company nursing home in Marion, Crittenden County, Arkansas, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since April 30, 2006. The facility has 140 certified beds with an average of 110.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Willowbend holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Broken down by component, the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.75, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $30,771.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
Willowbend is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which operates 35 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.8. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Medicare Care Compare, as figures cited here reflect the most recent CMS data vintage referenced by that source.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Willowbend 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?
Willowbend is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.75 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 34.3%. CMS rates staffing at 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $30,771.00 and 1 payment denial.
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 Facility status for Willowbend.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Willowbend has 140 certified beds with an average of 110.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC that is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which includes 35 facilities with an average rating of 3.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 30, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Willowbend scores 3, 2, 4, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
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 8707393268 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 8707393268 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045412?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.