Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge
1500 West Main Street · Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 · 119 certified beds
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About The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge
The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge is a nursing home in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Its capacity is 119 beds, above the Arkansas median of 106 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Southern Administrative Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 17 citations, the most recent on May 14, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.15 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Walnut Ridge. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
5.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (17)
Records from September 2022 to May 2026.
May 14, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2026.
May 14, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2026.
December 20, 2024
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 17, 2025.
December 20, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 17, 2025.
December 21, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 21, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 21, 2023
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 21, 2023
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
December 21, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2024.
September 23, 2022
Tag F0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2022.
September 23, 2022
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2022.
September 23, 2022
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 14, 2022.
September 23, 2022
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2022.
September 23, 2022
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2022.
September 23, 2022
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2022.
September 23, 2022
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2022.
September 23, 2022
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2022.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $8,193
December 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,193 against this nursing home on December 21, 2023.
Staffing
4.15 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.63 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Southern Administrative Services, a chain of 35 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.9 overall, 3.3 for health inspections, 3.9 for staffing, 4.7 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Arkansas.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Walnut Ridge.
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