Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-12 · Fire 2025-06-12
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Ash Flat, AR
Ash Flat Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
66 Ozbirn Lane, Ash Flat, AR
(870) 994-2341
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
105
Certified beds
Average residents
52
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Southern Administrative Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-09-17
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
35 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.45
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.40 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.01
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.95 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.67
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.72 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.13
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.46
RN + LPN hours · state 1.35 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.52
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.48 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.19
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.27 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.01
Reported PT staffing · state 0.03 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.52
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.79
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.18
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
14%
Annual RN turnover · state 48% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover · state 51% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
4,455
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
39.89
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9928
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
2.97
Baseline 18.68% · Performance 20.05% · Measure score 2.97 · Achievement 2.97 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0.97
Baseline 8.59% · Performance 8.06% · Measure score 0.97 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.97
Total nurse turnover
7.70
Baseline 58.73% · Performance 32.20% · Measure score 7.70 · Achievement 7.70 · Improvement 7.33
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.32
Baseline 3.91 hours · Performance 4.31 hours · Measure score 4.32 · Achievement 4.32 · Improvement 1.6
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.79% |
10.72%
1.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 62 · Observed rate 16.13% · Lower 95% interval 7.59% |
| Discharge to community | 49.03% |
50.57%
1.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 51 · Observed rate 37.25% · Lower 95% interval 37.08% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.12 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 97.44% |
95.27%
2.2 pts better
|
Numerator 38 · Denominator 39 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 39 |
| Discharge self-care score | 64% |
53.69%
10.3 pts better
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 25 |
| Discharge mobility score | 48% |
50.94%
2.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 25 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 39 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.06% |
7.12%
0.9 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 36 · Observed rate 11.11% · Lower 95% interval 4.55% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 70 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 94% |
42%
52 pts better
|
Numerator 94 · Denominator 100 |
| Discharge function score | 68% |
56.45%
11.5 pts better
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 25 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 95.45% |
95.95%
0.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 22 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 0% |
25.2%
25.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 20 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
2.0
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.8 |
2.2
1.6 pts worse
|
1.8
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.8 · Observed 3.4 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.1% |
94.9%
3.2 pts better
|
93.4%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.2% · Q2 98.1% · Q3 98.1% · Q4 97.9% · 4Q avg 98.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.1%
3.9 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 9.1% |
3.9%
5.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
5.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.7% · Q2 11.3% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 9.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.0% |
1.4%
4.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.2% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 6.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.5% |
4.9%
3.4 pts better
|
5.4%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.6% |
21.8%
1.2 pts better
|
19.6%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.9% · Q2 18.0% · Q3 22.0% · Q4 23.9% · 4Q avg 20.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 3.7% |
12.5%
8.8 pts better
|
16.7%
13 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.9% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.5% |
11.4%
4.9 pts better
|
16.3%
9.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 6.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.9% |
10.4%
2.5 pts better
|
14.9%
7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.4% · Q2 4.2% · Q3 8.5% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 7.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.1%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 8.5% |
14.6%
6.1 pts better
|
19.8%
11.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.3% · Q2 5.7% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 3.9% · 4Q avg 8.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.9% |
4.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 8.9% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 77.5% |
81.8%
4.3 pts worse
|
81.7%
4.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 76.1% · Q2 80.0% · Q3 80.0% · Q4 73.8% · 4Q avg 77.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.1% |
13.8%
1.7 pts better
|
12.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.1% · Observed 14.3% · Expected 13.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.3% |
1.4%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 84.1% |
77.9%
6.2 pts better
|
79.7%
4.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 84.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.2% |
25.2%
3 pts better
|
23.9%
1.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.2% · Observed 23.8% · Expected 25.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-21 · Fire 2024-03-21
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2022-12-30 · Fire 2022-12-30
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-12
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2025-07-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-12
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-11
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-30
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-01-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-30
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-01-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-30
F885 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Corrected 2023-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-30
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-30
F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2023-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-30
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-01-28
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
4p2t1 Ops Holding LP
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Alexark1 LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
French, Misty
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Jej Assets LP
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Jej Management, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Ponthie, John
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Ponthie, John
Corporate Director · Individual
Ponthie, John
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ponthie, Sharlot
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
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