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The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge

1500 West Main Street · Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 · 119 certified beds

(870) 886-9022

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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

5.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

3.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (17)

Records from September 2022 to May 2026.

  • May 14, 2026

    Tag F0600

    Protect 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 F0880

    Provide 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 F0805

    Ensure 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 F0812

    Procure 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 F0695

    Provide 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 F0689

    Ensure 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 F0865

    Have 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 F0558

    Reasonably 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 F0761

    Ensure 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 F0569

    Notify 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 F0805

    Ensure 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 F0689

    Ensure 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 F0803

    Ensure 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 F0812

    Procure 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 F0657

    Develop 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 F0623

    Provide 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 F0677

    Provide 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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

Nursing Homes

Arkansas median$7,452/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Walnut Ridge.

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