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Southern Administrative Services

35 nursing homes · 1 state · 3,884 beds

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Southern Administrative Services at a glance

Nursing homes
35
States
1
Licensed beds
3,884
Average rating
3.9★
Rated 4★ or better
57%

Is Southern Administrative Services a good nursing home group?

Across 35 rated homes, Southern Administrative Services averages 3.9★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 57% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 3% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.

A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.

Southern Administrative Services quality vs. the national average

Across the 35 homes with an official inspection rating, Southern Administrative Services averages 3.9★. 57% are rated 4★ or better, and 3% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.

Southern Administrative Services compared with all rated nursing homes nationwide
MeasureSouthern Administrative ServicesNational average
Average rating3.9★3.0★
Homes rated 4★ or better57%40%
Homes rated 1–2★3%41%

How Southern Administrative Services’s homes are distributed

  • 5★11
  • 4★9
  • 3★14
  • 2★1
  • 1★0

Southern Administrative Services nursing home ratings by state

Where Southern Administrative Services operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.

StateHomesAvg. rating
Arkansas353.9★

Highest-rated Southern Administrative Services homes

The best-rated Southern Administrative Services nursing homes we have on record, by official inspection rating.

Lowest-rated Southern Administrative Services homes

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About Southern Administrative Services

Southern Administrative Services, LLC is a business consulting and services company focusing on administrative management support for skilled nursing facilities in Arkansas. It operates as a privately held firm with offices in Little Rock, Arkansas and Alexandria, Louisiana.

The organization was founded by John Ponthie, who introduced the "Green House Cottage" model—a smaller, cottage-style environment for elder care—into its facility network.

The firm supports approximately 34 client facilities in Arkansas, offering administrative back-office services designed to improve operational processes across these nursing homes. Additionally, CMS data indicates affiliation with 35 facilities in Arkansas under the Southern Administrative Services chain.

Ownership stakes in these affiliated facilities include Jej Assets LP and an individual named Sharlot Ponthie, each holding direct or indirect interests in at least 90% of the homes.

Southern Administrative Services has been instrumental in developing six "Green House" cottage-style campuses in Arkansas, reflecting its commitment to small-home elder care environments.

In addition to consulting services, the company takes pride in its client facilities achieving high CMS Five-Star ratings, as highlighted in a recent (six months ago) LinkedIn post celebrating multiple top-rated sites.

Headquarters
Alexandria, Louisiana

Leadership

Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.

Where Southern Administrative Services operates

Southern Administrative Services runs nursing homes in Arkansas. Pick a state to see every Southern Administrative Services home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.

All homes Southern Administrative Services runs

Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.

Frequently asked questions about Southern Administrative Services

How many nursing homes does Southern Administrative Services operate?
Southern Administrative Services operates 35 nursing homes across 1 state with about 3,884 licensed beds in total.
What states does Southern Administrative Services operate in?
Southern Administrative Services runs nursing homes in Arkansas. Its largest presence is in Arkansas.
Is Southern Administrative Services a good nursing home group?
Across 35 rated homes, Southern Administrative Services averages 3.9★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 57% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 3% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.
Where is Southern Administrative Services headquartered?
Southern Administrative Services is headquartered in Alexandria, Louisiana.
How are these ratings determined?
The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.

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