Total health inspections
2
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Jasper, AR
CMS overall rating
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Jasper, AR
CMS overall rating
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Overview of 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.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 35m per day | ▲ 48% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 51m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 57m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 10m per day | ▲ 16% State avg: 2h 43m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 55m per day | ▲ 12% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 0m per day | ▼ 77% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 20m per day | ▲ 25% State avg: 16m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
70-bed community Rank #206 / 330Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 206th out of 330 homes in Arkansas. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arkansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Arkansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #179 / 419Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 179th out of 419 homes in Arkansas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arkansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Arkansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility With Dual Certified Beds (medicaid/medicare)
CountyNewton
Certification TypeMedicaid / Medicare
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County is legally operated by B & H Operations, LLC, and administered by Bailey Norton.
Owner NameB & H Operations, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Medicaid and Medicare
70 units
Total beds
70 units
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Fax870-446-5133
Assisted Living Services
Activities Of Daily Living
Spa & Beauty Salon
Specific ProgramsPhysician Services, Laundry & Housekeeping, ADL, Spa & Beauty, Fitness Center
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.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
14 deficiencies
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
Overall vs. AR average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Arkansas average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Deficiencies per year (33% below)
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Deficiencies per year (33% below)
Latest Inspection
November 15, 2024
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AR Average | vs. AR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 14 | 21 | This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas assisted living residence (14 vs. AR avg 21).↓ 33% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 4.7 | 7 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Arkansas assisted living residence (4.7 vs. AR avg 7).↓ 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
Total health citations
16
State average N/A
Citations per inspection
8
State average N/A
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)
Critical health citations
0
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Serious health citations
0
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Nov 15, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Nov 15, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Nov 15, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Nov 15, 2024
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
60
Employees
45
Contractors
15
Staff to resident ratio
1.36 : 1
0% compared with State averageState average ratio: 0 : 0
Avg staff/day
24
Average shift
8.8 hours
0% compared with State averageState average: 0 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
19,534
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
All 3 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
3
All 3 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
3
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.3 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
All 7 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
7
All 7 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
7
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.4 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
All 32 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
32
All 32 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
32
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3.4%
662 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Feeding Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| 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
% of Days
100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
3 Registered Nurse
% of Days
99%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Administrator
% of Days
68%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
67%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
70%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
29%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
13%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
17%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
13%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
3%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
10%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
4%
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.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.6
102% worse than State averageState average: 7.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.9
79% worse than State averageState average: 13.3
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.2%
67% worse than State averageState average: 11.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.0%
80% worse than State averageState average: 13.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.4%
88% worse than State averageState average: 15.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.6%
93% worse than State averageState average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
18% worse than State averageState average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
46% better than State averageState average: 1.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
21.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
21.4%
328% worse than State averageState average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than State averageState average: 1.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
25.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
25.0%
139% worse than State averageState average: 10.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than State averageState average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with State averageState average: 96.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.43
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.43
78% better than State averageState average: 1.97
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.17
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.17
45% worse than State averageState average: 2.18
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
24% better than State averageState average: 80.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
8.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
8.3%
447% worse than State averageState average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
29% better than State averageState average: 77.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
44
Medicare
1
2.3% of residents
Medicaid
35
79.5% of residents
Private pay or other
8
18.2% of residents
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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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.
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.
Are there photos of Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County?
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County is located at 610 East Court Street, Jasper, AR 72641.
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