Arkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

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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.
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County is legally operated by B & H Operations, LLC, and administrated by Bailey Norton.
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
| This Facility | AR Average | vs. AR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 14 | 21 | This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas nursing home (14 vs. AR avg 21).↓ 33% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 4.7 | 7 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Arkansas nursing home (4.7 vs. AR avg 7).↓ 33% better |
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.
15 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
Arkansas average: 0.4
Arkansas average: 0.2
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
662 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive 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.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Jasper's city center to Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County is located in Jasper, Arkansas.
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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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21.8
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31
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31
AR AVG
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51.9%
AR AVG
37.9%
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110
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Facility
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Facility
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20
Facility
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Rank
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$4.6M
AR AVG
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Facility
36.9%
AR AVG
37.9%
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| Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County |
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).
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Facility
70
AR AVG
84
Rank
#206 / 330 | - | - | - | -8% | - | $0
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$27.3k
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#1 / 187 | 16
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16
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#53 / 187 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#166 / 187 | - | 43 | - |
37
Facility
37
AR AVG
34
Rank
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154
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Rank
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Facility
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$27.3k
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Facility
26
AR AVG
21.8
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4.3
AR AVG
5.3
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63
Facility
63
AR AVG
34
Rank
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AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
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Facility
$5.6M
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
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Facility
42.6%
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#116 / 181 | 45450 |
The legal owner and operator of Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County is B & H Operations, LLC.
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.
Bailey Norton is the administrator of Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County.
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County has 70 beds.
Yes — there are 7 photos of Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County in the photo gallery on this page.
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County is located at 610 East Court Street.
(870) 446-2333 will put you in contact with the team at Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County.
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