Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center
22515 I 30, Bryant, AR 72022 · Saline County · 116 certified beds · avg 87 residents/day · certified since Apr 1, 1996
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.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Mar 5, 2025 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Apr 8, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (20)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint |
| Mar 5, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Nov 21, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint |
| May 31, 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. |
| May 31, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. |
| May 31, 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. |
| May 31, 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. |
| May 31, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint |
| May 31, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. |
| May 31, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| May 31, 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. |
| Aug 29, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · from a complaint |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 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. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 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. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 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. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 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. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. |
Inspection trend by year
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | F |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | G ▲ |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | D |
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)
1 fine totaling $46,053, plus 1 Medicare payment denial period.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | Fine | $46,053 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Payment Denial | 5 days from Apr 3, 2025 |
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) | 4.53 | 4.71 | 3.95 | bottom 46% in Arkansas; top 22% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.69 | top 44% in Arkansas; bottom 32% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.13 | 4.04 | 3.50 | top 34% in Arkansas; top 19% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.18 | 0.28 | 0.48 | bottom 25% in Arkansas; bottom 9% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 43.7 | 49.5 | 45.8 | top 32% in Arkansas; top 46% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 33.3 | 44.8 | 42.9 | top 30% in Arkansas; top 33% 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 3.69, RN 0.38, weekend 3.37. 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% | 07/01/2020 |
| Alexark1 LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 01/01/2022 |
| Jej Assets LP | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 01/01/2022 |
| Jej Management, LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 01/01/2022 |
| Ponthie, John | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| Ponthie, Sharlot | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 01/01/2022 |
| 4p2t1 Ops Holding LP | Organization | Limited Partnership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| Alexark1 LLC | Organization | General Partnership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| Bharany, Neeraj | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| Bharany, Neeraj | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| Brown, Nancy | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| Brown, Nancy | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| Jej Assets LP | Organization | Limited Partnership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| Jej Assets LP | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| Ponthie, John | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| Ponthie, Sharlot | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| Procare Therapy Services LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| Professional Nursing Solutions, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| Southern Administrative Services, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| Southern Trace Assets, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "How do you handle residents who need modified food textures, and how do you make those meals appetizing?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "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?"
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation | 4.6 mi | Benton, AR | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
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| Colonel Glenn Health and Rehab, LLC | 7.3 mi | Little Rock, AR | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| The Springs of Chenal | 8.5 mi | Little Rock, AR | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
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| Arkansas Health Center | 9.7 mi | Benton, AR | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| The Springs of Barrow | 9.9 mi | Little Rock, AR | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Hickory Heights Health and Rehab, LLC | 10.8 mi | Little Rock, AR | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 045305.