Heritage Square Healthcare Center

710 No Ruddle Road · Blytheville, AR · 72316 · 8707633654

86 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: David Vann & Boyd Wright

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 78
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 56
Federal penalties 15% 77
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.723.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.260.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.23≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year53%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $7,913

Inspection citations (16 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J May 8, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected July 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected April 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected April 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected April 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 21, 2022

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected January 20, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 21, 2022

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected January 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E December 21, 2022

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected January 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 21, 2022

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected January 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 21, 2022

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected January 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 21, 2022

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected January 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 21, 2022

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected January 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 21, 2022

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected January 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 21, 2022

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected January 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E December 21, 2022

    Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

    Corrected January 20, 2023 · Infection Control

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 8, 2025Fine$7,913

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045366 · certified since April 19, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.