Arkansas Health Center
6701 Hwy 67, Benton, AR 72015 · Saline County · (501) 860-0500
290 certified beds, about 153 residents a day · Government - State · Medicaid since 2003
Certified for Medicaid
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 04A293 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 15, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 11 health citations since November 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 6.14 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.21 of those hours.
38.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Arkansas average 49.5%).
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.
511/22
603/24
005/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 11 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
5D
4E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 15, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
March 1, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the freezer, refrigerator and dry storage area were covered, sealed, and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; expired food items were promptly removed/discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria; ensure cold dairy products were maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below to prevent the growth of bacteria; dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent the potential for cross contamination for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. These failed practices had the potential to affect 155 residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen (Total Census:157).
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure privacy was maintained for 1 (Resident #11) of 7 sampled residents who resided on Pine [NAME] and utilized the bathroom on their hallway; a lunch tray or substitute was served sequentially for 1 (Resident #128) of 17 sampled residents who received a meal tray on the Cedar Unit and failed to ensure Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) were seated when providing assistance with eating for 5 (Residents #67, #150, #128, #61, and #52) of 10 sampled residents who resided on the Cedar Unit.
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure resident clothing was clean and maintained in a respectable manner to promote dignity and self-confidence for 1 (Resident #87) sampled resident who were dependent on staff for care, and failed to ensure residents fingernails were trimmed and cleaned to promote good hygiene for 1 (Resident #93) sampled resident who were dependent on staff for nail care. This had the potential to affect 33 residents who were dependent on staff for care
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure smoking assessment interventions were followed for 1 (Resident #149) sampled resident.
- E 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 and maintain their Schedule II-V medications in a permanently affixed compartment.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure handrolls were applied to 1 (Resident #8) of 2 sampled residents who had an order for hand rolls.
November 17, 2022Standard inspection · 5 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, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in a dry storage area was covered to minimize the potential for cross contamination for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; expired snacks were promptly removed/ discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria; dietary staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential for cross contamination. These failed practices had the potential to affect 174 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 184) as documented on a list provided by the Registered Dietitian.
- D Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to complete a Significant Change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS) within 14 days of determining a decline in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for 1 (Resident #180) of 8 (R #10, R #17, R #20, R #46, R #54, R #123, R #152, and R #180) sampled residents. This failed practice had the potential to affect all 65 residents that reside on [named] Unit as documented on the [named] Unit Resident Census which was provided by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2 on 11/14/22 at 10:05 AM.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure resident's fingernails were cleaned and trimmed to promote good personal hygiene and grooming for 1 resident (R #3) of 6 (R #3, R #16, R #20, R #48, R #104, and R #158) sampled residents on the unit who were dependent for nail care.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on Observation, Interview and Record review the facility failed to ensure that 1 resident (Resident #17) was repositioned, range of motion preformed, and incontinent care provided while up in wheelchair. This failed practice had the potential to affect 4 (R #17, R #25, R #26, and R #36) residents that resided on the (named East and West) Units who were totally dependent on staff for ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) as indicated on a list provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 11/17/22 at 8:58 AM.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure indwelling catheter drainage bags were kept below the level of the bladder to prevent potential infection risk and secured to prevent pulling and potential for meatal injury for one resident (Resident #61) of three sample residents (Resident #51, #61, #71) reviewed. This failed practice had the potential to affect three residents who had catheters according to a list provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 11/17/22 at 8:10 AM.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 6.14 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.21 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.19 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.84 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.09 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 38.8% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 19.5% | 44.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.07 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 6.52 on weekdays and 5.19 on weekends, 20% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 8.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 6.32 in April to June 2025 to 6.14 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 | 6.14 | 1.21 | 6.52 | 5.19 | 8.2% | 0 of 90 | 153 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 6.38 | 1.30 | 6.80 | 5.33 | 8.9% | 0 of 92 | 149 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 6.40 | 1.29 | 6.85 | 5.27 | 11.9% | 0 of 92 | 148 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 6.32 | 1.32 | 6.80 | 5.12 | 16.2% | 0 of 91 | 146 |
| 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 | 11.0 | 9.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.1 | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 67.0 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on March 1, 2024: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 1, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- 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 March 1, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 1, 2024: "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."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Amberwood Health and Rehabilitation Benton, 6.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach Bryant, 8.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center Bryant, 9.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Malvern, 15.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Encore Healthcare and Rehabi of Malvern Malvern, 15.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Colonel Glenn Health and Rehab, LLC Little Rock, 16.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
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 Arkansas Health Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Arkansas Health Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Arkansas Health Center get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 15, 2025. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
- Has Arkansas Health Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Arkansas Health Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Arkansas Health Center?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
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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