Wood-Lawn Heights
Batesville, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045317) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,695
Phone: (870) 793-7195 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wood-Lawn Heights has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Wood-Lawn Heights reports 4.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.8%.
Wood-Lawn Heights has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,695.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data reviewed does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Wood-Lawn Heights is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, operating under non-profit (other) ownership. The facility is certified for 140 beds and reports an average daily census of 90.1 residents, first approved for participation on October 1, 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wood-Lawn Heights holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Arkansas state average of 3.41. The rating breaks down into four CMS components: a health inspection rating of 4, a quality measure (QM) rating of 1, and a staffing rating of 5.
Nurse staffing is reported at 4.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on file totaling $12,695.00, with 0 payment denials recorded.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Wood-Lawn Heights in the data reviewed. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in this data set.
Families should note the notably low quality measure rating of 1 relative to the higher health inspection and staffing scores, and are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided; contact the facility directly to confirm current conditions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wood-Lawn Heights has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Wood-Lawn Heights is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 30.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,695.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Wood-Lawn Heights is certified for 140 beds with an average of 90.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is operated under non-profit (other) ownership; no chain affiliation is listed in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Wood-Lawn Heights was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on October 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Wood-Lawn Heights scores 4, 4, 5, and 1 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data set does not specify service types; contact the facility at (870) 793-7195 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (870) 793-7195 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details for Wood-Lawn Heights at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045317?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.