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The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge

1500 West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

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The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge is a nursing home in Walnut Ridge, 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 July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  2. Health inspection on May 14, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2026.

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  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  4. 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 health inspection 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 quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 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 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. Health inspection on December 20, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.

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  7. Fire safety inspection on December 20, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0347. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  9. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 21, 2023 from $12,605 to $8,193.

  10. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  11. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  12. Health inspection on December 21, 2023

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    CMS fine of $8,193 on December 21, 2023.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0865. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 12, 2024.

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  13. Fire safety inspection on December 21, 2023

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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

    9 of 222 Arkansas homes (4%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

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    • Citation K0321. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 12, 2024.

    • 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 12, 2024.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(870) 886-9022
Last standard health inspection
May 14, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
119
Residents per day, on average
96.8
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Walnut Ridge SNF Operations LLC
Chain
Southern Administrative Services
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Arkansas average (9 vs 18).

Owners and managers

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

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  • JEJ MANAGEMENT, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022

Questions

When was The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge last inspected?

CMS lists May 14, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge have?

CMS lists 9 health citations since December 21, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,193 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge a Special Focus Facility?

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

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