Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Name: Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Address: 1404 NORTH 28TH STREET, Van Buren, AR, 72956, US
Telephone: 4794748021

1404 North 28th Street, Van Buren, AR 72956 · Crawford County · 140 certified beds · avg 122 residents/day · certified since Feb 1, 1995

Part of chain: STEIN LTC (4 facilities, chain avg rating 4.5★)

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.63

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

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 (14)

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
May 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the right treatment and services for residents with dementia or signs of dementia. Dementia care requires specific approaches, training, and patience.
Sep 19, 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.
Sep 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility allowed residents to lose the ability to do daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and eating — when there was no medical reason for the decline. Good care helps residents keep the abilities they have.
Sep 19, 2024	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. · from a complaint
Jul 14, 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.
Jul 14, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
Jul 14, 2023	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.
Jul 14, 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.
Jul 14, 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.
Jul 14, 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.
Jul 14, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician.
Jul 14, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide at least one adequately sized room for dining and activities, with good lighting, airflow, and furniture.
Jul 14, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Jul 14, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 1).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	10	F
2024	3	D
2026	1	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)

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)	4.63	4.71	3.95	top 46% in Arkansas; top 20% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.21	0.48	0.69	bottom 3% in Arkansas; bottom 3% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.85	4.04	3.50	bottom 44% in Arkansas; top 27% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.07	0.28	0.48	bottom 1% in Arkansas; bottom 1% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	47.9	49.5	45.8	top 48% in Arkansas; bottom 42% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	0.0	44.8	42.9	top 1% in Arkansas; top 1% 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 4.09, RN 0.18, weekend 3.40. Staffing rating: 3/5.

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: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Robert V Rye Liv Tr DTD 10042022	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	40%	01/16/2023
Rye, Robert	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	20%	10/13/2007
Stein, James	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	20%	10/13/2007
Stein, Paul	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	20%	10/13/2007
Robert V Rye Liv Tr DTD 10042022	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/13/2007
Rodriguez, Nathan	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/25/2022
Rodriguez, Nathan	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/25/2022
Rye, Robert	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/13/2007
Rye, Robert	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/13/2007
Silver, Danny	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/04/2008
Silver, Danny	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/04/2008
Stein, James	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/13/2007
Stein, James	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/13/2007
Stein, Paul	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/13/2007
Stein, Paul	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/13/2007

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 specific dementia training do your staff receive, and how do you handle difficult moments without medication?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"How do you help residents maintain their daily living skills, and how do you measure whether it's working?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"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?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"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
The Blossoms at Van Buren Rehab and Nursing Center	1.4 mi	Van Buren, AR	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center	2.2 mi	Van Buren, AR	★★★★☆	3/5
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center	4.1 mi	Fort Smith, AR	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Alma Nursing and Rehab	5.9 mi	Alma, AR	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Methodist Health and Rehab	6.5 mi	Fort Smith, AR	★★★☆☆	3/5
Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab	6.7 mi	Fort Smith, AR	★★★★☆	3/5
Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center	8.7 mi	Fort Smith, AR	★★★★☆	4/5
Ashton Place Health and Rehab, LLC	8.8 mi	Barling, AR	★★★★☆	4/5
Riverside Health Services	9.3 mi	Arkoma, OK	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center	10.1 mi	Fort Smith, AR	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Sequoyah East Nursing Center, LLC	10.1 mi	Roland, OK	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	11.3 mi	Fort Smith, AR	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 045268.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

1404 North 28th Street, Van Buren, AR 72956 · 4794748021

Health inspection rating 5/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What specific dementia training do your staff receive, and how do you handle difficult moments without medication?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "How do you help residents maintain their daily living skills, and how do you measure whether it's working?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "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?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "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?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 045268 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)