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The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

701 South Main Street, Rison, AR 71665106 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 13 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the facility is physically beautiful and adheres to a well-regarded care philosophy, the recurring reports of patient falls due to inadequate staffing are a significant red flag. Before choosing this facility, we strongly recommend asking for their specific protocols regarding patient transfers and night-shift supervision to ensure your loved one's safety.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

13 reviews on Google
The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills receives polarized feedback, with some visitors praising the facility's aesthetic and philosophy, while family members of former patients report serious safety concerns. Multiple reviewers have documented incidents involving falls, inadequate staffing during transfers, and unprofessional behavior by night-shift personnel.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff3.0Clean8.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Beautiful, well-maintained facilities
  • Adherence to Green House/Eden Project philosophies
  • Welcoming atmosphere for visitors

Concerns

  • Inadequate staffing leading to patient falls during transfers (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional night-shift staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 26 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We love how beautiful and well-maintained the cottages look; how does the Eden Project philosophy specifically shape the daily atmosphere for the residents here?
  • 2Since we want to ensure our loved one is safe during movement, what specific protocols do your caregivers follow to prevent falls during transfers?
  • 3What is the process for communicating updates to family members, especially regarding changes in a resident's daily care or medication needs?
  • 4How is the nursing team structured during the overnight hours to ensure consistent, professional care and responsiveness to resident needs?
  • 5Could you walk us through how medication management is handled and how you ensure accuracy between shifts?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social opportunities are available to help residents stay engaged with one another in the cottage setting?

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Key Review Excerpts

My grandmother fell while a patient here, and the registered nurse practitioner over her care refused to allow her for x-rays leaving her in extreme pain.

Memory care family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

she was dropped by the care giver 1 nurse instead of 2 while walking back to her bed ,that caused the leg that did not have surgery swell twice the size of leg that just had a hip replacement.

Long-term resident's family · 2021☆☆☆☆

I had the pleasure of visiting this facility in February. As I walked into one of the beautiful houses, I was treated like a valued guest by the staff. Many paused to greet me and share their connection to Green House cottages with obvious pride.

Visitor · 2019★★★★★
Source: 13 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.30hrs
40%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.15hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
39%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
78.1%
US
93.4%
AR
94.9%
Cleveland
94.4%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
15.5%
AR
11.1%
Cleveland
15.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
AR
1.4%
Cleveland
2.4%

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

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.5%
Better than Avg
Here
16.5%
US
19.5%
AR
21.7%
Cleveland
27.4%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
88.1%
US
95.5%
AR
96.1%
Cleveland
98.9%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.7%
Better than Avg
Here
9.7%
US
19.4%
AR
14.0%
Cleveland
14.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility28.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.6%
US
81.8%
AR
82.0%
Cleveland
83.8%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility27.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.3%
US
79.8%
AR
77.7%
Cleveland
81.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
AR
1.3%
Cleveland
2.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
2penalties
Well below state avg (4.3)
3 complaint-triggered
$47,814 in fines

This facility shows a concerning pattern of repeated safety hazards, with families filing complaints three times about accident prevention failures that continue to recur across surveys. The main problem areas are safety supervision, medication management, and food service quality. While the facility has provided correction dates for all deficiencies, the persistence of safety issues despite previous corrections raises questions about lasting improvements.

Aug 7, 2025Complaint
1
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.

Apr 30, 2024Routine
9
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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.

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Apr 30, 2024Complaint
1
0689Immediate jeopardy · 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.

Jul 13, 2023Complaint
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.

May 4, 2023Routine
3
0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 30, 2024

$39,621

Fine

Jul 13, 2023

$8,193

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Southern Administrative Services

Chain Size

35 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.6/5 · Rank 22 of 35

Ownership & Management

Owners

4p2t1 Ops Holding Lp

Owner · Organization

100%

Alexark1 LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Jej Assets Lp

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Jej Management, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Ponthie, Sharlot

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Phillips, LeslieW-2 Managing EmployeePonthie, JohnOfficer / DirectorAlexark1 LLCGeneral Partnership InterestJej Assets LpLimited Partnership Interest
Source: Medicare provider data

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