Government Medicare Medicaid

LITTLE RIVER NURSING & REHAB

162 HWY 32-2A, Ashdown, AR 71822

4.0 CMS Rating
Government - County
85 Certified Beds
86 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 8.26%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 11.68%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 5.43%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 29.3%

Lower is better

How LITTLE RIVER NURSING & REHAB Compares

LITTLE RIVER NURSING & REHAB is a 85-bed government-owned nursing facility in Ashdown, Arkansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.3%) is above the Arkansas average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 85 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ashdown, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Arkansas average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.7% — worse than the Arkansas average of 11.1%.
  • Falls with major injury: 5.4% — worse than the Arkansas average of 3.9% (39% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.3% — worse than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (86% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.3% — worse than the Arkansas average of 24.8%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arkansas averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask LITTLE RIVER NURSING & REHAB

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LITTLE RIVER NURSING & REHAB with other nursing homes in Ashdown.

How is LITTLE RIVER NURSING & REHAB addressing its quality measures rating?

CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What is LITTLE RIVER NURSING & REHAB doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 5.4% here versus 3.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is LITTLE RIVER NURSING & REHAB doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?

High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.3% here versus 4.4% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at LITTLE RIVER NURSING & REHAB?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

Where does LITTLE RIVER NURSING & REHAB lag behind other Ashdown options?

Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LITTLE RIVER NURSING & REHAB?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Ashdown

Ashdown sits in Little River County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Arkansas as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
2,659 (21.5%)
Median age
42.8 years
Median household income
$48,966
Median home value
$77,400

Demographics for Little River County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ashdown.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 045244
County Little River
Total Beds 85
Occupied Beds 71
Occupancy Rate 84%
Ownership Government - County

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Location

162 HWY 32-2A, Ashdown, AR 71822

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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