Total health inspections
3
Arkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Wood-Lawn Heights
Nursing Home
Wood-Lawn Heights
Nursing Home
Overview of Wood-Lawn Heights
Situated in the historic Batesville, Arkansas, Wood-Lawn Heights proudly stands as the state’s preeminent Continuing Care Retirement Community, boasting a rich legacy of over fifty years. It has cultivated its esteemed reputation through exceptional nursing care service and an idyllic location in the heart of Batesville. At Wood-Lawn Heights, the convergence of compassionate care and a warm, welcoming environment defines the essence of their commitment. Families searching for a supportive community for their loved ones discover solace in the considerate services and amenities provided by this distinguished nursing home community. Wood-Lawn Heights embodies an unwavering dedication to delivering a continuum of care, ensuring senior residents thrive at every stage of their unique journey.
Wood-Lawn, Inc. is the architect behind the Continuum of Care Community, offering residents a spectrum of services tailored to meet evolving needs. Whether residents seek independence or a Skilled Nursing Facility, the seamless transitions within the same community provide a constant connection to friends and family—a source of belonging and security. Here, residents enjoy seamless access to shopping, medical offices, pharmacies, banks, churches, and the White River Medical Center, all within a mile’s reach.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
159
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
71.4%
Residents per day (avg)
97
Occupancy rate
71.4%
Residents per day (avg)
97
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
46% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$13.2M
Surplus of revenue
$1.2M
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$13,245,380.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,166,447.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.1M
159-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 34 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility Type
Skilled Nursing Facility with dual certified beds (Medicaid/Medicare)
Additional licensing details
Business type:
Corporation – Non Profit
Certification type:
XIX/XVIII
County:
Independence
Ownership & operating entity
Wood-Lawn Heights is legally operated by Wood-lawn, Inc., and administrated by Judy Belcher.
Type Of Units
Medicaid and Medicare
140 units
Private Pay
19 units
Total beds
159 units
Contact Information
Fax:
870-793-5265
Types of Care at Wood-Lawn Heights
Nursing Home
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The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.
Wood-Lawn Heights
+58%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Batesville
140
No
-
34
HERRON, LAURIE
71.4%
$12,676,645.00
$5,561,238.00
43.9%
97.10
4.6646
1
13
2
+58%
0%
0%
The Springs of Batesville
-29%
+4%
-19%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Batesville
150
No
A+
10
DEVAZIER, BRITTNEY
57.9%
$9,359,727.00
$3,779,195.00
40.4%
94.00
4.8823
-
21
-
-29%+4%-19%
Wood-Lawn Heights
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Batesville
Bed Count:
140
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HERRON, LAURIE
CCN:
45317
Occupancy:
71.4%
Home Revenue:
$12,676,645.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,561,238.00
Payroll %:
43.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
97.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.6646
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
13
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+58%
+58%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
0%
The Springs of Batesville
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Batesville
Bed Count:
150
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DEVAZIER, BRITTNEY
CCN:
45203
Occupancy:
57.9%
Home Revenue:
$9,359,727.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,779,195.00
Payroll %:
40.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
94.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.8823
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
21
RN share vs State Avg:
-29%
-29%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-19%
-19%Places of interest near Wood-Lawn Heights
1.4 miles from city center — 0.32 miles to nearest hospital (Rural Health Association of Arkansas)
2800 Neeley St, Batesville, AR 72501, USA
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
115
Total Staff
89
Employees
26
Contractors
41,967
Total Hours (Quarter)
50
Avg Staff/Day
9.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 8.6 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 9.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 63 | 9.8 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
92 staff
9.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
11 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10.3%
of total hours from contractors
4,324 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Certified Nursing Assistant: 10
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 10 | 63 | 22,010 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 8,815 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,288 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,536 | 88 | 97% | 10.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 753 | 79 | 87% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 582 | 66 | 73% | 5.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 559 | 63 | 69% | 8.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 510 | 61 | 67% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 410 | 58 | 64% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 388 | 64 | 70% | 5.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 294 | 53 | 58% | 5.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 235 | 53 | 58% | 4.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 80 | 9 | 10% | 8.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 3% | 8.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 7% | 2.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
13
Citations per inspection
4.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
2
2
900% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.2
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
11 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 14, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 14, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
May 22, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 22, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit
Resident Census by Payment Source
103
Total Residents
Medicare
17
(16.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
68
(66%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
18
(17.5%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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.
11.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.0
43% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 7.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.4
75% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.6%
18% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 11.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.1%
118% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas 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
27.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.4%
81% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 15.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.7%
45% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.3%
51% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.1%
219% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
15% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.3%
80% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.5%
48% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas 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 Arkansas averageArkansas 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 Arkansas averageArkansas average: 96.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
5.09
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
5.09
158% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.97
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.94
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.94
11% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 2.18
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
23% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 80.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
12% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.5%
27% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 77.7%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
34.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
34.3%
36% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 25.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.1%
5% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.8%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.3%
326% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
69.3%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
69.3%
29% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
36.8%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
36.8%
27% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$13K
51% lower than Arkansas averageArkansas average: $26K
Number of fines
1
32% fewer fines than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.5
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$13K
Arkansas average
$26K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 22, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 22, 2024
$13K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Wood-Lawn Heights based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
71.4%
↓ 0.5pp vs 2023
Net Income
$1,166,447
↓ ~$745K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$6,207,778
↑ ~$725K vs 2023
Profit Margin
9.2%
↓ 5.5pp vs 2023
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