Wood-Lawn Heights

Nursing Home in Batesville

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.
Wood-Lawn Heights

Nursing Home in Batesville

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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Wood-Lawn Heights accepts Medicare and private pay.

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. 

(870) 793-7195

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.
2/5 ▼ 1.2 Arkansas average: 3.2/5
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.
2/5 ▼ 0.9 Arkansas average: 2.9/5
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.
4/5 ▲ 0.8 Arkansas average: 3.3/5
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.
2/5 ▼ 1.7 Arkansas average: 3.7/5

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 64th out of 164 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.
4h 40m per day
Rank #64 / 164Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 164 homes in Arkansas.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Arkansas average, with a ranking across 164 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
-2%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Registered Nurse (RN) is +50% 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. 36m per day ▲ 50% 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. 57m per day ■ Avg 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. 2h 43m per day ■ Avg State avg: 2h 44m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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. 3h 28m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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. 3m per day ▲ 50% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m 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. 13m per day ▼ 19% State avg: 16m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

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

Similar occupancy to the Arkansas average: 71.3%
Occupancy rate 71.4% Rank #84 / 166Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th out of 166 homes in Arkansas.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arkansas average, with its statewide rank out of 166. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 210 days
Occupancy rate
71.4% Rank #84 / 166Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th out of 166 homes in Arkansas.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arkansas average, with its statewide rank out of 166. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
210 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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 community
Home revenue
$13.2M
Surplus of revenue
$1.2M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$13.2M Rank #30 / 161Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 161 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 %.
Surplus of revenue
$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 #11 / 161Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 161 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.
$5.6M
42% of revenue Rank #34 / 161Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 161 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.
$6.5M
Total costs $12.1M
Bed community size
159-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #26 / 77Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 77 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility With Dual Certified Beds (medicaid/medicare)
CountyIndependence
Business TypeCorporation – Non Profit
Certification TypeXIX/XVIII

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

Fax870-793-5265

Types of Care at Wood-Lawn Heights

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.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Arkansas average 4.2


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
13 Rank #34 / 169Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 169 homes in Arkansas.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Arkansas state average, with a ranking across all 169 AR SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Arkansas average 21.8

Citations per inspection
4.33 Rank #52 / 169Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 169 homes in Arkansas.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Arkansas mean across 169 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.

All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 2
900% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info Arkansas average: 0.4

2 serious citations More info Arkansas average: 0.2

11 moderate citations More info Arkansas average: 20.9

0 minor citations More info Arkansas average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Aug 14, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Aug 14, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. May 22, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 22, 2024
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Arkansas

Wood-Lawn Heights is located in Batesville, 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)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified.
AR

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Batesville's city center to Wood-Lawn Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.32 miles to nearest hospital (Rural Health Association of Arkansas)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

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

Total staff 115
Employees 89
Contractors 26
Staff to resident ratio 1.12:1
31% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average ratio: 1.61:1

Avg staff/day 50
Average shift 9.2 hours
15% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 41,967
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 16
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 63
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

10.3%

4,324 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 10 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant53106322,01091100%9.8
Licensed Practical Nurse160168,81591100%9.9
Registered Nurse100104,28891100%8.6
Medication Aide/Technician3031,5368897%10.5
Other Dietary Services Staff2027537987%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0225826673%5.7
Mental Health Service Worker1015596369%8.9
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dietitian1015106167%8.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014886167%8
Administrator1014645864%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0114105864%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0223886470%5.9
Qualified Social Worker0332945358%5.4
Speech Language Pathologist0442355358%4.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant01180910%8.9
Occupational Therapy Aide0112633%8.5
Physical Therapy Aide0111567%2.5
Medical Director011333%1
63 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
16 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 97%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 87%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 73%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 67%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 67%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 64%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 70%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 58%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 58%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 3%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 103
Medicare
17
16.5% of residents
Medicaid
68
66% of residents
Private pay or other
18
17.5% 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.

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. 11.0
43% 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. 23.4
75% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 13.3

Long-stay resident measures
Below 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 13.6%
18% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 11.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 29.1%
118% worse 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 27.4%
81% 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 5.7%
45% 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 2.3%
51% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.1%
219% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.3%
15% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.3%
80% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.5%
48% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 10.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
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. 5.09
158% worse 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. 1.94
11% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 2.18

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below 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 99.2%
23% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 80.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.3%
12% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.5%
27% better 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. 34.3%
36% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 25.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.1%
5% better 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. 3.3%
326% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 69.3%
29% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 36.8%
27% 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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $13K
51% lower than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: $26K

Number of fines 1
32% fewer fines than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Arkansas average

Arkansas 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.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

May 22, 2024 · $13K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 22, 2024
$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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