Skilled nursing · Harrisburg, AR

Woodbriar Nursing Home

204 CATHERINE ST, Harrisburg, AR 72432

4 / 5CMS 80 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Woodbriar Nursing Home carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 10 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Arkansas state records. Health inspection rating sits at 5-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 1-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 34.5 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.35 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 30 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Arkansas DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.35

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

30%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

34.5%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Arkansas state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.35

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

5.02

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

30%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

20%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

34.5%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

32.7%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.7%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$16,467 in fines (4)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID045384

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds80

Avg residents61

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility reports 4.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 1.0 stars. High staffing ratings with poor resident outcomes suggest the staffing numbers may not reflect the quality of care residents actually receive.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 4 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.35 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 35% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 33%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay catheter rate is 4.9% — well above the national median of about 1.5%. Indwelling catheters are sometimes used as a labor-saving substitute for getting residents to the bathroom, which causes UTIs and dignity loss. Worth asking what the facility's catheter-removal protocol looks like.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 31% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
This facility earned the highest possible health-inspection rating from CMS. That means the inspectors who showed up unannounced, walked the halls, talked to residents, and reviewed records found a clean operation. Worth weighing heavily — inspection ratings are the hardest data point to game.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Arkansas DPH · Last reconciled May 8, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Woodbriar Nursing Home?

Woodbriar Nursing Home has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 5 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 1 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Woodbriar Nursing Home been cited for resident harm?

It has $16,467 in federal fines across 4 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 8 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Woodbriar Nursing Home appears in the record section above.

Does Woodbriar Nursing Home use antipsychotic medications?

34.5 percent of long-stay residents at Woodbriar Nursing Home are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 32.7 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Woodbriar Nursing Home's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Woodbriar Nursing Home has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 10 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Arkansas state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Woodbriar Nursing Home?

Woodbriar Nursing Home is located at 204 CATHERINE ST, Harrisburg, AR 72432. Phone: (870) 578-2483. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Woodbriar Nursing Home a special focus facility?

Woodbriar Nursing Home is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $16,467 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Woodbriar Nursing Home's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Woodbriar Nursing Home has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Woodbriar Nursing Home compare to other Harrisburg skilled nursing facilities?

Woodbriar Nursing Home holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 10. The full Harrisburg directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Harrisburg directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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