Apple Creek Health and Rehab, LLC
1570 W Centerton Blvd, Centerton, AR 72719 · Benton County · (479) 224-4817
114 certified beds, about 102 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2017
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 045465 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 9, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 10 health citations since August 2022, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,410 in the last three years; the largest was $8,410, and the latest is dated January 9, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.45 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.14 of those hours.
51.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Arkansas average 49.5%).
CMS links it to Central Arkansas Nursing Centers, an affiliated group of 38 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 10 health citations on file.
January 9, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that received dates were labeled on all items, that items are not left open to air when stored, and that hand hygiene was not performed when needed for two meals observed in 1 of 1 facility kitchen. The Assistant Dietary Manager (ADM) stated that there was no facility policy they were aware of for handwashing. On 01/06/2025 at 12:10 PM, the Surveyor observed a half full bag of dry elbow pasta in a plastic bag was left unsealed. The ADM confirmed the findings. On 01/06/2025 at 12:15 PM, the Surveyor observed an unopened bag of spiral pasta with no received date. The ADM confirmed the findings. On 01/07/2025 at 11:07 AM, the ADM pureed ten bread pork chops in the food processor for lunch service. The Surveyor observed ADM ' s mask fell below their nose, they then touched the mask to adjust it. [...]
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to accurately assess a resident's dental status for one (Resident #199) of two residents sampled for dental concerns.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement a resident's care plan to ensure visual devices were utilized for 1 (Resident #83) and to ensure staff followed a resident's closet care plan by placing straws in the drinks of a resident with orders for no straws due to the medical diagnosis of dysphagia with difficulty swallowing for one (Resident #300) resident and failed to implement the resident care plan to ensure visual devices were utilized for one (Resident #83) resident of two residents reviewed for care plan development and implementation.
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to follow a care plan and interventions regarding hot liquids, for a resident (Resident #60) with left side weakness of upper and lower extremities. The coffee had been microwaved by a facility staff member, and the temperature of the coffee was not checked prior to providing it to Resident #60, which resulted in burns to the resident's lip and chest. This failure to monitor the temperature of a hot liquid after being microwaved, placed Resident #60 at risk for serious harm, serious injury, serious impairment, or death. [...]
December 1, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident's wheelchairs was in good useable condition for 1 (Resident #74) of 1 sampled resident; and failed to ensure bed linen was maintained and in good condition for 1 (Resident #45) of 1 sampled resident.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident's environment was free of accident hazards as possible, as evidenced by failure to ensure potentially hazardous hygiene products were stored in a secure location on 1 (400 Hall/Secure Unit) of 4 Halls, to prevent potential access of hazardous items for 2 (Residents #49 and #82) of 2 sampled residents.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure expired medication were removed from the Medication Storage room [ROOM NUMBER] and the Medication Cart for the 100 and 200 Halls.
- C Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident dietary preferences were consistently made available to promote good fluid intake for 1 (Resident #3) of 1 sampled resident.
August 25, 2022Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, The facility failed to ensure food items stored in the refrigerator was covered and sealed to maintain freshness and prevent potential cross contamination; expired food items were promptly removed from stock; expired food packages were promptly removed from stock and discarded to prevent potential for bacteria growth and food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen.; leftover food items were used properly to maintain food quality for residents who received meal trays from 1 of 1 kitchen; [...]
- E Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure pureed food items were blended to a smooth, lump free consistency to minimize the risk of choking or other complications for residents who required pureed diets for 2 of 2 meals observed. The failed practice had the potential to affect 2 resident who received a puree diet as documented on the Diet List provided by the Food Service Supervisor on 8/23/22.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 2 on December 1, 2023, 2 on August 25, 2022.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2025 | Fine | $8,410 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.45 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.14 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.82 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.23 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.08 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 51.2% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40.0% | 44.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.36 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.70 on weekdays and 3.82 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.49 in April to June 2025 to 4.45 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.45 | 0.14 | 4.70 | 3.82 | 1.1% | 0 of 90 | 102 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.64 | 0.18 | 4.91 | 3.95 | 1.0% | 0 of 92 | 102 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.83 | 0.19 | 5.13 | 4.07 | 0.9% | 0 of 92 | 99 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.49 | 0.31 | 4.75 | 3.82 | 1.1% | 0 of 91 | 96 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Arkansas, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.05 | 0.40 | 4.28 | 3.47 | 2.0% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Arkansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.1 | 9.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.7 | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.4 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.8 | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.2 | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: APPLE CREEK HEALTH AND REHAB, LLC. CMS links this home to Central Arkansas Nursing Centers, a group of 38 nursing homes averaging 3.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg, Diane | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/10/2014 | |
| Apple Creek Estates LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/12/2024 | |
| Central Arkansas Nursing Centers Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Nursing Consultants Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Burner, Kimberly | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Gregg, Diane | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Hursh, Paralea | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/12/2024 | |
| Morton, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/12/2024 | |
| Norsworthy, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on January 9, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 9, 2025: "Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 9, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 1, 2023: "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."
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Arkansas contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Arkansas. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Resident advocate: Arkansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Apple Creek Health and Rehab, LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Apple Creek Health and Rehab, LLC 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Apple Creek Health and Rehab, LLC get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 9, 2025. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
- Has Apple Creek Health and Rehab, LLC been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,410 in the last three years.
- Does Apple Creek Health and Rehab, LLC accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Apple Creek Health and Rehab, LLC?
- CMS lists 9 owners and managers, and links the home to Central Arkansas Nursing Centers. Legal business name: APPLE CREEK HEALTH AND REHAB, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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