Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County is a 70-bed nursing home on East Court Street in Jasper, Arkansas, a town in the northern Ozark region. With Bailey Norton serving as administrator, the facility is operated by B & H Operations, LLC. As a nursing home, it offers skilled nursing care, longer-term nursing care, and rehabilitation services for residents recovering from illness or hospitalization.
Daily staffing has registered nurses providing 44 minutes of care per resident, nursing aides supplying 3 hours and 27 minutes for each resident, and licensed practical nurses contributing 51 minutes per resident. This level of hands-on support indicates a focus on active care delivery. The facility also has rehabilitation services and maintains 24-hour staffing to ensure residents have support around the clock. The community is in a location with a Walk Score of 37, meaning most everyday errands and appointments require transportation instead of being walkable. The surrounding area reflects a small-town setting typical of northern Arkansas. Activities include physician services on-site, spa and beauty services, and assistance with daily living activities.
State inspections have highlighted the importance of precision in medication management, thoroughness in care planning, and consistency in infection prevention practices. These are major operational areas that affect resident safety and care quality.
For families examining Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County, an on-site visit will provide a good sense of the facility’s daily feel, care environment, and how staff socialize with residents.
About this community
Occupancy
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County is legally operated by B & H Operations, LLC, and administered by Bailey Norton.
Inspection History
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arkansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. Arkansas state average• Total deficiencies (33% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AR Average | vs. AR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 14 | 21 | This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas nursing home (14 vs. AR avg 21).↓ 33% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 15, 2024 annual inspection found 7 deficiencies including inaccurate MDS assessments, medication errors exceeding 5%, incomplete care plans, infection control lapses, and water safety violations during a boil water notice.
- October 6, 2023 inspection identified 7 deficiencies with medication error rate above 6%, unsafe medication storage, incomplete care plans, and inconsistent infection prevention and control practices.
- No complaints were substantiated in the record, and no immediate jeopardy or fines were cited in either inspection.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
State average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
State average 21.8
State average 5.32
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
State average: 0.4
State average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Total hours from contractors
662 contractor hours this quarter
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 0 | 32 | 12,569 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,890 | 92 | 100% | 10.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,758 | 91 | 99% | 10.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 587 | 64 | 70% | 9.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 550 | 63 | 68% | 8.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 519 | 62 | 67% | 8.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 435 | 64 | 70% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 58 | 27 | 29% | 2.2 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 12 | 13% | 4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 16 | 17% | 1.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 13% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 10% | 1.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4% | 0.8 |
32 Certified Nursing Assistant
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
3 Registered Nurse
1 Nurse Practitioner
1 Administrator
1 RN Director of Nursing
4 Speech Language Pathologist
3 Physical Therapy Aide
1 Feeding Assistant
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
1 Medical Director
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
1 Qualified Social Worker
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
Short-stay resident measures
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County
Who is the owner of Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County?
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County is legally operated by B & H Operations, LLC, and administered by Bailey Norton.
Is Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County in a walkable area?
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County?
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County's occupancy is 62%.
Are pets allowed at Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County?
No, Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County has a no-pet policy.
Does Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County is registered as a for-profit in AR.
Who is the administrator of Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County?
Bailey Norton is the administrator of Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County.
How many beds does Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County have?
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County has 70 beds.
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