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Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

1404 NORTH 28TH STREET, VAN BUREN, AR, 72956
(479) 474-8021
www.vbhr.net
140 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall5/5 health inspections3/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

1404 North 28th Street
Van Buren, AR 72956
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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
140
CMS facility ID
045268
Care type
Nursing home
County
Crawford
Facility name
Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Street address
1404 NORTH 28TH STREET
City / state / ZIP
Van Buren, AR 72956
Phone
(479) 474-8021
Website
www.vbhr.net

About this facility — Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Van Buren, Arkansas. It is licensed for 140 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Arkansas (106 beds).

It is one of 6 senior care facilities in Van Buren and 221 skilled nursing facilities across Arkansas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 21 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Stein Ltc
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Robert V Rye Liv Tr Dtd 10042022
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 40% stake — since 2007
Rye, Robert
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 20% stake — since 2007
Stein, James
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 20% stake — since 2007
Stein, Paul
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 20% stake — since 2007
Rodriguez, Nathan
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Silver, Danny
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2008

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1995-02-01
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
1 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-05-21
Nurse staffing
4.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$285 per day (≈ $8,660/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
76% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 18% private/other
Occupancy
100% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
13% below the AR median of $329/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
140
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-21Health inspection1 citation
F-0744
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2026-06-08
2024-09-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-14
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (17 citations)
2023-07-14Health inspection10 citations
F-0583
E · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0641
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0690
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0920
E · No harm found
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Corrected 2023-08-07
F-0925
E · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-08-07
2026-05-21Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0344
F · No harm found
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected 2026-06-08
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-06-08
2024-09-19Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-10-14
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-17
2023-07-14Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0347
F · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2023-08-12
K-0351
F · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-08-12
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-08-12
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 045268.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.899 ratings on Google
★Kim Seaman · 2026-02-11 · via Google

“I went to go visit a family member. And my first interactions with Steph was horrible. I asked somebody if they could direct me to where my family member was and their response was I am not a nurse. I had to ask five people to eventually find out where they were. The staff would just point in a direction there was no help. There's not enough. Handicap ramps to be able to maneuver people in and out…”

★★★★★Tami Crowe · 2022-12-08 · via Google

“The staff truly care for their patients and it shows with everything they do for them! I feel confident we left mother in the best hands possible for her rehab! The rooms are clean and tidy, the food is tasty and healthy.”

★Peggy Bartley · 2026-03-02 · via Google

“My mom was in there for 16 days we complained every day her food was cold ice cold when she finally got it. We would visit her for hours and on one would come to see if she needed anything I would always have to go get her ice water when I got there the cup was always empty. She would ask for coffee with her food it was cold too.i even asked to speak to the administrator I have yet to meet him. Di…”

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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