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Southfork River Therapy and Living

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise attentive and caring nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

624 Hwy 62/412 West, Salem, AR 7257684 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 34 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness and attentive nursing staff, making it a strong candidate for rehabilitation and long-term care. While the majority of feedback is excellent, families should be aware of isolated reports regarding staff training conduct and should always maintain open communication with the nursing team regarding medication management.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

34 reviews on Google
Southfork River Therapy and Living receives high praise for its attentive nursing staff, clean environment, and effective rehabilitation services. While most families report positive experiences with care and communication, there are isolated but serious allegations regarding staff conduct during training programs and concerns about medication management in specific medical cases.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff9.0Clean10.0Activities9.0Meds2.0Memory8.0Comms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive and caring nursing staff
  • Clean and odor-free facility
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy
  • Responsive and professional administrative staff

Concerns

  • Allegations of unprofessional or abusive behavior by staff during training programs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 34 analyzed

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28
4
2
3
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2
1
1
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How They Respond to Reviews

7%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With the facility having a 5-star CMS rating for health inspections, what specific protocols do you have in place to maintain that high standard of cleanliness and care?
  • 2I noticed the staffing rating is a 3/5; could you explain how you ensure consistent, personalized attention for all 84 residents throughout the day and night?
  • 3Can you walk me through your current process for medication management to ensure accuracy and safety for residents?
  • 4What steps does your leadership team take to ensure that all staff members, including those in training, consistently uphold the facility’s values of professional and compassionate care?
  • 5What kind of social activities or enrichment programs are available to help residents build community and stay active within the facility?
  • 6How do you handle medical emergencies or urgent health changes, and at what point is our family typically notified?

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Key Review Excerpts

The nurses and practitioner call me with ANY problem, keep me informed and are proactive in addressing and problem. Admission staff made the hardest thing I've ever done, go smooth and pleasant.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

Every time I come in to see my grandma it is very clean and smells good unlike alot of nursing homes I've been in. My grandma is happy with all the staff and they do a great job keeping her taken care of.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

Best therapy facility ever!! Thank you to all the staff that took great care of my wife and getting her back to being an independent person.

Rehab patient's family · 2026★★★★★
Source: 34 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.33hrs
44%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.69hrs
90%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
44%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
78%
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
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.7%
US
12.1%
AR
1.4%
Fulton
15.3%

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

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.6%
Better than Avg
Here
99.6%
US
93.4%
AR
94.9%
Fulton
88.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.5%
Better than Avg
Here
98.5%
US
95.5%
AR
96.1%
Fulton
87.8%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.0%
Better than Avg
Here
11.0%
US
19.5%
AR
21.7%
Fulton
18.0%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.8%
Better than Avg
Here
9.8%
US
19.4%
AR
14.0%
Fulton
20.4%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.0%
Better than Avg
Here
6.0%
US
14.4%
AR
10.1%
Fulton
15.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility30.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.0%
US
79.8%
AR
77.7%
Fulton
69.9%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility61.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
61.8%
US
81.8%
AR
82.0%
Fulton
74.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
4.3%
US
1.6%
AR
1.3%
Fulton
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (4.3)

Southfork River Therapy and Living has 16 federal deficiencies across recent inspections, with recurring issues in fire safety systems and resident care quality. The facility has corrected all identified problems, but smoke detection and fire safety deficiencies appeared in multiple surveys. Additional concerns involved medication management, infection control, and care planning, though these issues were addressed in 2022-2023 timeframe.

Mar 12, 2026Routine
3
0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0641Minimal · Pattern

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Aug 15, 2024Routine
2
0347Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Sep 8, 2023Routine
8
0344Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0347Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Southfork River Therapy and Living

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Anthony & Bryan Adams

Chain Size

38 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 4 of 37 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Moore, GavinW-2 Managing EmployeeAdams, AnthonyOfficer / DirectorAdams, BryanOfficer / DirectorMoore, GavinManagerScribner, JohnManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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