Little Rock, AR

Hickory Heights Health And Rehab, Llc

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

#3 Chenal Heights Drive, Little Rock, AR

(501) 830-2273

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

110

Certified beds

Average residents

105

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Central Arkansas Nursing Centers

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2013-12-20

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.48

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.89

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.93

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.62

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

18%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

50%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.0
2.0
About the same
1.9
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
2.2
0.1 pts better
1.8
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
94.9%
5.1 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.4%
3.9%
1.5 pts worse
3.3%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
1.4%
1.4 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.9%
4.9%
3 pts better
5.4%
3.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 22.3%
21.8%
0.5 pts worse
19.6%
2.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.3%
12.5%
0.8 pts worse
16.7%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 4.5%
11.4%
6.9 pts better
16.3%
11.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 2.5%
10.4%
7.9 pts better
14.9%
12.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
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
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 4.4%
14.6%
10.2 pts better
19.8%
15.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.0%
4.6%
0.6 pts better
5.1%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
81.8%
18.2 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.2%
13.8%
1.6 pts better
12.0%
0.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.4%
1.4 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.7%
77.9%
8.8 pts better
79.7%
7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 31.2%
25.2%
6 pts worse
23.9%
7.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-07 · Fire 2025-08-07

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

13 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-03 · Fire 2024-05-03

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-24 · Fire 2023-03-24

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2023-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-04-24

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-07

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 2025-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

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 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

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 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

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 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

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 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

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 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

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 2024-02-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2024-02-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

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 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

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 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected 2023-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-24

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2023-04-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Morton, Michael

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

70% 39 facilities 2024-12-12
Norsworthy, David

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

30% 20 facilities 2025-08-01
Morton, Michael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 39 facilities 2024-12-12
Sullivan, Nicholas

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-12-10

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