Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC

Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation,… is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC

Marion, AR 72364 View Map

Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation,… is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

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Overview of Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC has served the elders in the community of Marion and surrounding areas for over two decades. It offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services in a home-like environment. The facility emphasizes quality care combined with diverse social and activity programs.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.28/day Arkansas avg: 4.67/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Arkansas avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Arkansas avg: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Arkansas avg: 3.2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Arkansas avg: 3.7/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 140

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Arkansas
Occupancy rate 95.6%
Residents per day (avg) 112
Occupancy rate
95.6%
Residents per day (avg)
112

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$11.6M
Profit
$1.1M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$11,582,584.00
Profit
$1,116,276.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.5M
39% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.9M
Total costs $10.5M
Bed community size
140-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Facility Type
Skilled Nursing Facility with dual certified beds (Medicaid/Medicare)

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 045412
Certification type: XIX/XVIII
County: Crittenden

Ownership & operating entity

Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is administrated by Jennifer R. Taylor.

Owner name: Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Fax: 870-739-4669

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Long-Term Care, Therapy, Life With Us, Amenities & Activities, Virtual Tour

Pricing & Financial Information

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare Long-term care insurance

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The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.
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Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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118
No
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95.6%
$11,345,447.00
$4,518,289.00
39.8%
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Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Address Marion, AR 72364

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

141
Total Staff
125
Employees
16
Contractors
41,574
Total Hours (Quarter)
60
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse108.6 No
Licensed Practical Nurse237.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant737.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
113 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
12 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.4%
of total hours from contractors
2,248 contractor hours this quarter
Administrator: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant7307325,11191100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse230236,01491100%7.9
Registered Nurse100102,7598998%8.6
RN Director of Nursing4041,9257077%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist5498628796%8.1
Nurse Aide in Training3037595864%7.1
Nurse Practitioner3035246571%8.1
Mental Health Service Worker1015016066%8.3
Speech Language Pathologist0115016470%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014986167%8.2
Administrator1124565763%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224446470%6.9
Dietitian1014305864%7.4
Physical Therapy Aide0333855864%6.1
Qualified Social Worker0112324145%5.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0111434145%3.5
Occupational Therapy Aide0112233%7.3
Medical Director011733%2.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant011533%1.5

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 3
29% below Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 4.2

Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total Health citations 22
Near Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 21.8

7.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 22 citations
Complaint investigations 13 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 2
400% above Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 0.4
Serious Health citations 0
100% below Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 0.2
Moderate Health citations 20

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Feb 06, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Feb 06, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Feb 06, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Feb 06, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
110 Total Residents
Medicare 8 (7.3%)
Medicaid 81 (73.6%)
Private Pay/Other 21 (19.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 3.7
52% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 7.7
Functional decline score 6.5
51% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 13.3
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 4.7%
59% below Arkansas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 5.2%
61% below Arkansas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 9.6%
37% below Arkansas average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 3.2%
18% below Arkansas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.9%
3% above Arkansas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.5%
64% below Arkansas average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%
100% below Arkansas average.

Antipsychotic Use 4.6%
56% below Arkansas average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.8%
2% below Arkansas average.

Influenza Vaccine 95.5%
1% below Arkansas average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 0.6%
89% below Arkansas average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 81.3%

Near Arkansas average
Antipsychotic medication increase 1.5%

Near Arkansas average
Influenza Vaccine 60.7%

22% worse than Arkansas average

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $31K
This home paid 20% more in fines than the state average.
Arkansas average: $26K
Number of Fines 2
This home received 36% more fines than the state average.
Arkansas average: 1.5
Payment Denials 1
This home had 429% more payment denials than the state average.
Arkansas average: 0.2
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Feb 6, 2025
$15K
Civil Money Penalty Mar 28, 2024
$16K
Payment Denial Mar 28, 2024
26 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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ARChoices

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Choices in Living Resource Center

Arkansas Choices in Living

Age 60+, Arkansas resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.

Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited geographic availability.

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.

~$1,004/month (individual).

$9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).

No nursing home-level care requirement.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.