Legacy Heights Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Russellville, AR
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.

Legacy Heights Nursing Home

Nursing Home · Russellville, AR
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Legacy Heights Nursing Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Legacy Heights Nursing Home

Committed to improving seniors’ quality of life, Legacy Heights Nursing Home and Rehabilitation is a prominent senior living community in West 12th Street, Russellville, AR, providing long-term care and rehabilitation. With its newly refurbished spaces, the community features private and semi-private residences for seniors’ comfort and convenience. A team of kind and reliable professionals cares for daily living activities and personal needs for seniors to thrive and reach their full potential.

A meticulously curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs for enjoyment and well-being. Prioritizing residents’ health and food preferences, the community serves delightful and nutritious meals for a satisfactory dining experience. Legacy Heights Nursing Home and Rehabilitation strives to provide a safe place for seniors to experience unrivaled care and comfort.

(479) 968-5858

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 58.7% Above AR avg.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 4.2% Above AR avg.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 53.8% Above AR avg.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 35.1% Above AR avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Arkansas state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 9th out of 166 homes in Arkansas.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 6m per day
Rank #9 / 166Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 166 homes in Arkansas.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Arkansas average, with a ranking across 166 Arkansas SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Arkansas avg (4h 45m per day)
vs Arkansas avg
+28%

1 of 5 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +52% above state avg
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 31m per day ▲ 29% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 47m per day ▼ 18% State avg: 57m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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. 4h 7m per day ▲ 52% State avg: 2h 43m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info 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. 4h 29m per day ▲ 29% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
RN (Weekend) Info 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. 19m per day ▲ 19% State avg: 16m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Lower occupancy than the Arkansas average: 71.3%
Occupancy rate 65% Rank #100 / 167Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 100th out of 167 homes in Arkansas.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arkansas average, with its statewide rank out of 167. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 233 days
Occupancy rate
65% Rank #100 / 167Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 100th out of 167 homes in Arkansas.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arkansas average, with its statewide rank out of 167. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
233 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

52% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$10.2M
Profit
$1.2M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$10.2M Rank #67 / 162Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 162 homes in Arkansas.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Arkansas SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$1.2M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #44 / 162Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 162 homes in Arkansas.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Arkansas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$4.9M
48.5% of revenue Rank #42 / 162Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 162 homes in Arkansas.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Arkansas average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.0M
Total costs $8.9M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #114 / 164Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 164 homes in Arkansas.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arkansas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

License Details

CMS Certification Number45410

What does this home offer?

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Total Residents: 122

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Building Type: Single-story

Types of Care at Legacy Heights Nursing Home

Nursing Home

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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.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Arkansas average 4.2


Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations
17 Rank #57 / 171Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 171 homes in Arkansas.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Arkansas state average, with a ranking across all 171 AR SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Arkansas average 21.8

Citations per inspection
4.25 Rank #52 / 171Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 171 homes in Arkansas.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Arkansas mean across 171 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Arkansas average 5.32


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

13 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info Arkansas average: 0.4

0 serious citations More info Arkansas average: 0.2

16 moderate citations More info Arkansas average: 20.9

1 minor citation More info Arkansas average: 0.4
Citations history (last 4 years)
Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Oct 18, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Oct 18, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services minor citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Oct 18, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Oct 18, 2024
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
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Legacy Heights Nursing Home is located in Russellville, Arkansas.
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ARChoices

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR

Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($7/meal) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day services ($60/day)

Choices in Living Resource Center

Arkansas Choices in Living

Age 60+
General Arkansas resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AR

Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Benefits
Care coordination Limited respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation assistance (~5 trips/month)

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+
General Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
AR

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

Benefits
Personal care (~5 hours/day) Medication management Nursing Activities Transportation

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

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR

Limited geographic availability.

Benefits
Primary/preventive care Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

Age
General Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual
Asset Limits $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
AR

No nursing home-level care requirement.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day) Homemaker services (e.g., meal prep)

Places of interest near Legacy Heights Nursing Home

Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Russellville's city center to Legacy Heights Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.79 miles to nearest hospital (Baptist Health Urgent Care - Russellville, Main St.)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 142
Employees 123
Contractors 19
Staff to resident ratio 1.65:1
0% compared with Arkansas average

Arkansas average ratio: 1.61:1

Avg staff/day 54
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 38,675

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 4
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 75
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

2.9%

1,115 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Certified Nursing Assistant7507522,40591100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse150154,32891100%8.5
Medication Aide/Technician100103,31991100%9.3
Registered Nurse4041,6338897%9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist5161,5468796%7.9
Nurse Aide in Training6061,1455662%9.9
RN Director of Nursing2026685560%8.9
Occupational Therapy Aide1125936774%8.1
Mental Health Service Worker1015386571%8.3
Other Dietary Services Staff1015086673%7.7
Nurse Practitioner1014645864%8
Dietitian1014535864%7.8
Administrator1014405560%8
Physical Therapy Aide0332887077%4
Speech Language Pathologist0332246774%2.7
Physical Therapy Assistant033453437%1.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician044393134%1.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112333%7.5
Medical Director0111233%4
Qualified Social Worker02261011%0.6
75 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
4 Registered Nurse
% of Days 97%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 96%
6 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 62%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 60%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 74%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 71%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 73%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 64%
1 Administrator
% of Days 60%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 77%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 74%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 37%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 34%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 11%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 86
Medicaid
51
59.3% of residents
Private pay or other
35
40.7% of residents

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.6
12% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 7.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.8
In line with Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 13.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Arkansas avg: 4.2 Info 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 Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.8%
11% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 11.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 8.4%
37% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 13.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.3%
34% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 15.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.4%
38% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.9%
87% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.0%
210% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.7%
54% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.2%
31% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 10.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.9%
6% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.7%
In line with Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 96.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.81
8% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.97

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.17
92% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 2.18

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Arkansas avg: 2.7 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 31.1%
62% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 80.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 60.9%
22% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 77.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 5.3%
79% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 25.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 19.3%
40% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 13.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.8%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 46.5%
8% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 50.6%

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.

Compare Nursing Home around Russellville

The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.

3 facilities compared · CMS & AR Dept. of Health data · Updated May 2026

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Legacy Heights Nursing Home
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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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

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MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Legacy Heights Nursing Home

What neighborhood is Legacy Heights Nursing Home in?

Legacy Heights Nursing Home is in the West 12th Street neighborhood of Russellville.

Is Legacy Heights Nursing Home in a walkable area?

Legacy Heights Nursing Home has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the address of Legacy Heights Nursing Home?

Legacy Heights Nursing Home is located at 900 W 12th St, Russellville, AR 72801, United States.

What is the phone number of Legacy Heights Nursing Home?

(479) 968-5858 will put you in contact with the team at Legacy Heights Nursing Home.

Is Legacy Heights Nursing Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Legacy Heights Nursing Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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