Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
49% of new residents, often for short stays.
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The Crossing at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation is administrated by Christie Ruhter.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Arkansas average: 21 deficiencies
The Crossing at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated deficiencies mainly in food service and resident care. On November 14, 2025, the facility passed its annual inspection with no deficiencies, but prior inspections in June 2024 and June 2023 cited four deficiencies each, including improper tube feeding positioning, food safety lapses, mental health screening failures, and pest control issues. No complaints were substantiated, and the record shows some improvement by the most recent inspection.
Arkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Jun 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.
All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Arkansas average: 0.4
Arkansas average: 0.2
The Crossing at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation is located in Searcy, Arkansas.
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Estimated distance in miles from Searcy's city center to The Crossing at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
1,999 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 88 | 0 | 88 | 23,570 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 6,761 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 4,327 | 91 | 100% | 11.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,155 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 18 | 0 | 18 | 2,981 | 91 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,270 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,580 | 69 | 76% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,067 | 83 | 91% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 734 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 632 | 68 | 75% | 5.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 518 | 67 | 74% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 468 | 65 | 71% | 6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 59 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 394 | 67 | 74% | 4.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 360 | 64 | 70% | 5.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 146 | 53 | 58% | 2.2 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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.
| The Crossing at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Searcy | 138 | 91.3% | +28% | 4.56 | +36% | -2% | 0 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 120 | - | Paine, Johnny | $19.2M | $5.1M | 26.5% | 45209 | ||||
| The Springs of Searcy |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Searcy | 245 | 42.6% | -40% | 4.48 | +34% | -4% | 0 | 18 | 3.6 | 0 | 120 | 50 | Lewallen, Amanda | $12.8M | $5.2M | 40.6% | 45140 |
Historical financial and operational data for The Crossing at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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