Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Owner Jennifer Taylor, Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, is a nursing home in Marion, Arkansas, on Canal Street in a moderately walkable residential area. The 140-bed facility is operated by Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, and has been serving the Marion community for 36 years. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care.
The home focuses on rehabilitation. There are dedicated short-term rehab services and a doctor on staff to support clinical care. With 24-hour staffing in place, the facility is able to provide continuous nursing coverage. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 17 minutes per resident each day. The care team includes registered nurses, nursing aides, and licensed practical nurses, providing layered care capacity around the clock.
The facility’s occupancy rate is 96%, serving 134 residents across its 140 available beds. Most stay an average of 335 days, including residents in short-term rehabilitation recovery and those in longer-term care. With this balance of census, families can expect a stable, established community with good retention and consistent operations through the life-cycle of resident stays.
Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is legally operated by Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC, and administered by Jennifer R. Taylor.
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
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Total deficiencies
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30 | 21 | This facility has 43% more total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas assisted living residence (30 vs. AR avg 21).↑ 43% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
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10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arkansas assisted living residence (10 vs. AR avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
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Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
9 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 13 of 22 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,933 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 71 | 0 | 71 | 25,784 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 6,061 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,056 | 90 | 98% | 8.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,098 | 77 | 84% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 4 | 6 | 662 | 78 | 85% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 4 | 0 | 4 | 534 | 66 | 72% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 530 | 70 | 76% | 6.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 62 | 67% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 61 | 66% | 8.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 464 | 63 | 68% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 425 | 56 | 61% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 339 | 62 | 67% | 5.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 231 | 54 | 59% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 97 | 35 | 38% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3% | 7.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3% | 1.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Marion's city center to Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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 has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC's occupancy is 80%.
No, Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC has a no-pet policy.
Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is registered as a for-profit in AR.
Jennifer R. Taylor is the administrator of Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC.
Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC has 140 beds.
Yes — there are 5 photos of Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC in the photo gallery on this page.
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