WILLOWBEND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC

Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is a long-term care facility located at 830 Canal Street in Marion, Arkansas, within Crittenden County. The facility operates 140 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS calculates overall ratings based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Willowbend received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, indicating performance below the national average in that domain. The staffing rating stands at 4 out of 5, reflecting above-average staffing levels as measured by CMS methodology. The quality measure rating is also 4 out of 5, indicating above-average performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. Star ratings are derived from data submitted to and verified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Willowbend Health and Rehabilitation accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which is relevant for residents and families evaluating coverage options. As a dually certified facility, it is subject to federal oversight requirements associated with participation in both programs. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or other insurance arrangements would need to contact the facility directly at (870) 739-3268. When compared to national benchmarks, Willowbend presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by its below-average health inspection score. However, its staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each are notably above the national average in those categories. Health inspection scores reflect findings from state surveys conducted on behalf of CMS, including the number and severity of cited deficiencies. Staffing scores account for nurse staffing hours per resident per day, adjusted for resident acuity. Quality measure scores are based on clinical outcomes data drawn from resident assessments. This combination of ratings suggests variability across the measured domains, and interested parties are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports and staffing data.