Little River Nursing & Rehab

Nursing Home · Ashdown, AR

CMS overall rating 5/5 Government - City/county

CMS certification number045244

Contact & location

162 Hwy 32-2A
Ashdown, AR 71822
Little River County
Phone
(870) 898-5101
ZIP code
71822 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
85
Residents per day
76.7 (90% occupied)
Ownership
Government - City/county
Legal name
Little River Nursing Home
Medicare certified since
September 1, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.4
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.78 (state 4.03 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.37 (state 0.41 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.06 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.35 (state 2.67 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.08 (state 3.46 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
40.2 (state 49.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
45.5 (state 44.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 17, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
0.0 (state 2.9 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
13 health · 1 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-01-24 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-29
2025-01-24 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-29
2024-03-01 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-29
2024-03-01 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-04
2024-03-01 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-03-01 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-29
2024-03-01 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-29
2024-03-01 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-29
2024-03-01 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-29
2024-03-01 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-19
2024-03-01 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-15
2024-03-01 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-29
2024-03-01 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-29

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Battiest, Dana (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Steed, Karen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Battiest, Dana (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Steed, Karen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Steed, Karen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Battiest, Dana (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Adams, Judy (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Bishop, Thad (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Grounds, Kenneth (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Henderson, Dorothy (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Steed, Karen (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Steed, Karen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Little River Nursing & Rehab?

Little River Nursing & Rehab has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.4-star average in Arkansas.

How many beds does Little River Nursing & Rehab have?

It has 85 certified beds and cares for about 77 residents per day.

Has Little River Nursing & Rehab been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Little River Nursing & Rehab?

(870) 898-5101. The facility is located at 162 Hwy 32-2A, Ashdown, AR 71822.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.