SOUTHFORK RIVER THERAPY AND LIVING Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SALEM, Arkansas)

624 HWY 62/412 WEST, SALEM, Arkansas 72576

Phone: 8708953817

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds

Avg Residents/Day

62.1

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

County

Fulton

Sprinkler Systems

Yes

Special Focus

None

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Overall5/5

Health5/5

Staffing4/5

Quality4/5

Metric	This Facility	Arkansas Avg	Difference
RN Hours per Resident per Day	0.53	0.41	+0.12
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day	3.76	4.08	-0.32
CMS Staffing Rating	4/5	3.4/5	-
Nursing Staff Turnover	41.9%	49%	-

5 health citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-03-12	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.	B – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-09-08	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	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.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08	Infection Control Deficiencies	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	E – Moderate Harm Potential

8 fire safety citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-03-12	Smoke Deficiencies	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-12	Smoke Deficiencies	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15	Smoke Deficiencies	Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08	Smoke Deficiencies	Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08	Smoke Deficiencies	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-08	Smoke Deficiencies	Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.	E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Fine Amount (CMS)

Number of Fines

Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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