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Heritage Square Healthcare Center

710 No Ruddle Road, Blytheville, AR 72316

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Heritage Square Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Blytheville, Arkansas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  4. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 8, 2025 from $12,174 to $7,913.

  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.0 to 3.5 hours per resident per day.

  7. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  8. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  9. Health inspection on May 8, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    19 of 222 Arkansas homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    CMS fine of $7,913 on May 8, 2025.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2022.

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  10. Fire safety inspection on May 8, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0347. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0347 2 times since 2024.

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  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  12. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  13. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  15. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  16. Health inspection on March 14, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2024.

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  17. Fire safety inspection on March 14, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0344. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2024.

    • Citation K0347. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2024.

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  18. Health inspection on December 21, 2022

    10 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0583. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0888. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

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  19. Fire safety inspection on December 21, 2022

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(870) 763-3654
Last standard health inspection
May 8, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
86
Residents per day, on average
80.5
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Chc Heritage Square Nursing Center, LLC
Chain
David Vann & Boyd Wright
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Arkansas average (16 vs 18).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • CREDENCE HEALTH CARE, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2018
  • PHARMACY CONSULTS, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2018
  • BARKER, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/04/2022
  • SMITH, PHILANDEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/04/2025
  • WILKES, PAMELAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/12/2021

Questions

When was Heritage Square Healthcare Center last inspected?

CMS lists May 8, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Heritage Square Healthcare Center have?

CMS lists 16 health citations since December 21, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Heritage Square Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $7,913 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Heritage Square Healthcare Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Heritage Square Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.