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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Experience a worry-free retirement at White River Healthcare and Rehab, an esteemed community in Calico Rock, AR, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. A compassionate and well-trained team attends to residents’ needs 24/7, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community has 70 beautifully designed and secure accommodations that are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.
A variety of engaging programs and fun recreational activities are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Healthy meals are important for residents’ wellness, serving delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, the community ensures residents live beyond their potential with comprehensive services and extensive amenities.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 18th out of 164 homes in Arkansas.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 38m per day | ▲ 33% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
51% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #129 / 161Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 161 homes in Arkansas.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Arkansas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Similar to the Arkansas average: 71.3%White River Healthcare is legally operated by White River Healthcare, LLC, and administrated by Jeannie Simpson.
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
In Arkansas, the Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care is authorized to conduct unannounced inspections and issue official quality of care reports for all senior living providers.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Arkansas average: 21 deficiencies
White River Healthcare’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated deficiencies in infection control, resident care planning, and food service safety. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2024, cited seven deficiencies including poor hand hygiene, unsanitary kitchen conditions, and failure to notify residents or representatives about transfers. Previous inspections flagged incomplete care plans, inadequate supervision leading to resident elopement, and lapses in respiratory and hygiene care, indicating ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent compliance.
Arkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
Arkansas average 21.8
Arkansas average 5.32
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.4
0
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.2
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Nov 21, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Nov 21, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Nov 21, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Nov 21, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
White River Healthcare is located in Calico Rock, Arkansas.
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1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Calico Rock's city center to White River Healthcare's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
6% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average ratio: 1.61:1
29% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 8 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
0 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
0 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
0 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
28 contractor hours this quarter
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 43 | 0 | 43 | 12,418 | 91 | 100% | 10.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,673 | 91 | 100% | 11.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,859 | 90 | 99% | 10.4 |
| Medical Director | 2 | 0 | 2 | 981 | 65 | 71% | 8.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 644 | 66 | 73% | 8.1 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 4 | 4% | 7 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
40Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.5
37% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 7.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.6
32% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.6%
62% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 11.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.6%
6% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.5%
42% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 15.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
14% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
11.4%
140% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%
61% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.6%
32% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.6%
27% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Arkansas averageArkansas average: 96.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.71
139% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.97
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
6.16
183% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 2.18
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.1%
22% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 80.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.7%
206% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.6%
9% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 77.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
27.3%
8% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 25.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
3.4%
75% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
2.8%
261% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
52.4%
In line with Arkansas averageArkansas average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
43.9%
13% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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