THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF WALNUT RIDGE

The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge is a nursing care facility located at 1500 West Main Street in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas (Lawrence County, ZIP 72476). The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 119 certified beds and can be reached by phone at (870) 886-9022. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5, a staffing rating of 3 out of 5, and a quality measure rating of 4 out of 5. These ratings reflect the most recent data reported to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are intended to help consumers and families compare nursing facilities on a standardized basis. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge accepts residents whose care is funded through federal Medicare and state Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility rules and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to income and asset eligibility requirements under Arkansas state guidelines. Individuals and families are encouraged to contact the facility directly and consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current payment options and availability. In comparison to national benchmarks, The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge performs notably well in several rating categories. The overall 5-star rating exceeds the national average, and the 5-star health inspection score is among the highest possible under the CMS rating system. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint, while the quality measure rating of 4 stars falls above average. These figures are derived from inspection records, staffing data submitted by the facility, and resident outcome measures collected by CMS. As with all CMS-rated facilities, these scores are updated periodically and reflect conditions at the time of the most recent data collection cycle.