Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
66 Ozbirn Lane, Ash Flat, AR 72513 · Sharp County · 105 certified beds · avg 58 residents/day · certified since Sep 17, 1990
Part of chain: SOUTHERN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (35 facilities, chain avg rating 3.8★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (17)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Mar 21, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. |
| Mar 21, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not post the names, addresses, and phone numbers of state agencies and advocacy groups, along with a notice that residents may file complaints with the state survey agency. |
| Mar 21, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Mar 21, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Mar 21, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. |
| Mar 21, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Mar 21, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. |
| Mar 21, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care. |
| Mar 21, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not prepare and serve food in a form that meets each resident's individual needs — for example, chopped, pureed, or softened food for residents with chewing or swallowing problems. |
| Mar 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. |
| Dec 30, 2022 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Dec 30, 2022 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| Dec 30, 2022 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not report COVID-19 data to residents and their families as required. Facilities must keep residents and families informed about COVID-19 cases. |
| Dec 30, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Dec 30, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper foot care for residents. Foot care includes routine care like nail trimming and attention to foot problems, which matter greatly for older adults. |
| Dec 30, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
Inspection trend by year
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.44 | 4.71 | 3.95 | bottom 42% in Arkansas; top 25% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.59 | 0.48 | 0.69 | top 21% in Arkansas; top 49% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.01 | 4.04 | 3.50 | top 44% in Arkansas; top 23% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.48 | top 32% in Arkansas; bottom 39% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 29.3 | 49.5 | 45.8 | top 3% in Arkansas; top 13% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 16.7 | 44.8 | 42.9 | top 10% in Arkansas; top 9% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.88, RN 0.52, weekend 3.50. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4p2t1 Ops Holding LP | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 09/01/2019 |
| Jej Assets LP | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 40% | 09/01/2019 |
| Ponthie, Sharlot | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 50% | 01/01/2022 |
| Alexark1 LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| French, Misty | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Jej Management, LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| Ponthie, John | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| Ponthie, John | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "Where do you post the contact information for the state agency and the ombudsman, in case we ever need to file a complaint?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab | 0.5 mi | Ash Flat, AR | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Southfork River Therapy and Living | 15.4 mi | Salem, AR | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Pioneer Therapy and Living | 19.4 mi | Melbourne, AR | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Cave City Nursing Home INC | 19.7 mi | Cave City, AR | ★★★★★ | 5/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 045155.