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Heritage Square Healthcare Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise long-tenured, dedicated nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

710 no Ruddle Road, Blytheville, AR 7231686 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.6/5

based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the nursing staff is often described as dedicated, families should be cautious regarding the facility's management and the delivery of promised rehab services. We strongly recommend verifying the specific therapy schedule in writing before admission and monitoring the frequency of care provided to your loved one.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

12 reviews on Google
Heritage Square Healthcare Center receives highly inconsistent feedback, with significant concerns regarding management priorities and the consistency of promised services like physical therapy. While some long-term staff members are praised for their dedication, multiple reviewers have noted issues with cleanliness, organizational oversight, and a lack of follow-through on patient care plans.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff6.0Clean2.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemory1.0CommsN/AValue2.0

Strengths

  • Long-tenured, dedicated nursing staff
  • Small, community-oriented atmosphere
  • Excellent bedside caretakers

Concerns

  • Lack of follow-through on scheduled physical therapy (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor management and organizational oversight (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2342.0'16(1)3.03.0'18(1)5.01.0'20(2)5.02.0'23(2)1.0'25(3)

Distribution · 13 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's smaller size, how do you ensure that the dedicated nursing staff has enough support to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the building?
  • 2Can you walk me through the process for scheduling and tracking physical therapy sessions to ensure residents receive the consistent care they need?
  • 3With the current staffing levels, what steps are being taken by management to improve organizational oversight and communication with families?
  • 4What specific activities or programs are currently in place to keep residents engaged and connected within your community-oriented atmosphere?
  • 5How does your team handle medical emergencies or urgent health changes, particularly during evening or weekend hours when administrative staff may be off-site?
  • 6Since memory care is a specialized focus, what training do your long-tenured staff members receive to support residents with cognitive needs?

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Key Review Excerpts

I was there we're almost a month for physical therapy during that time I had maybe 3 hours of actual physical therapy the nurses and caretakers for excellent but management needed a lot of work they were more interested in money than my Healthcare

Rehab patient · 2025☆☆☆☆

Love the staff that has been here for so long! Rare to see a group that has roots this deep! The staff loves their people!

Family member · 2019★★★★★

Not clean. Unorganized. Patients allowed to wonder hallways unattended.

Visitor · 2020☆☆☆☆
Source: 12 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.26hrs
34%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.72hrs
91%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
53%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
80%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.8%
Better than Avg
Here
6.8%
US
15.3%
AR
11.0%
Mississippi
22.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.4%
Better than Avg
Here
98.4%
US
93.4%
AR
94.9%
Mississippi
84.2%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.2%
Better than Avg
Here
9.2%
US
19.5%
AR
21.7%
Mississippi
22.8%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.7%
Better than Avg
Here
3.7%
US
15.5%
AR
11.1%
Mississippi
16.9%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
AR
1.4%
Mississippi
3.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.1%
US
19.4%
AR
14.0%
Mississippi
14.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility73.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
73.8%
US
81.8%
AR
82.0%
Mississippi
64.7%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility75.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
75.0%
US
79.8%
AR
77.7%
Mississippi
70.6%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.9%
US
1.6%
AR
1.3%
Mississippi
2.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (4.3)
1 complaint-triggered
$7,913 in fines

A family filed a complaint resulting in deficiencies for accident hazards, highlighting ongoing safety concerns at this facility. The center has struggled with persistent issues across care planning, fire safety systems, and accident prevention, with problems recurring across all three surveys despite reported corrections. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in critical areas like resident safety and comprehensive care planning suggests systemic challenges that families should carefully consider.

May 8, 2025Routine
3
0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0347Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

May 8, 2025Complaint
1
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Mar 14, 2024Routine
6
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0344Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

0347Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Dec 21, 2022Routine
17
0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0583Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0888Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Federal Penalties

Fine

May 8, 2025

$7,913

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Heritage Square Healthcare Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

David Vann & Boyd Wright

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 1 of 5 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Bwdv Holdings, LLC

Owner · Organization

Vann, David

Owner

Wright, Boyd

Owner

Wright, Blake

Owner (parent company)

10%

Key personnel

First Arkansas Bank and Trust5% or Greater Mortgage InterestBarker, DavidManaging Control - Governing BodySmith, PhilanderManaging Control - Governing BodyWilkes, PamelaManaging Control - Governing BodyVann, DavidOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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