Crestpark Dewitt, LLC
1325 Liberty Drive, De Witt, AR 72042 · Arkansas County · (870) 946-3569
70 certified beds, about 41 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 045177 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 26, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 22 health citations since October 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $9,438 in the last three years; the largest was $6,293, and the latest is dated December 11, 2023.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.90 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.48 of those hours.
CMS links it to Crestpark, an affiliated group of 6 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 22 health citations on file.
March 26, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, facility document review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility did not have a Registered Nurse (RN) at least eight consecutive hours a day for seven days a week.
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility document review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to submit the quarterly Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) information for the period of October 2025 - December 2025, to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Specifically, the quarterly data was not submitted, per the established schedule.
October 3, 2024Standard inspection · 14 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 observations, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a staff's hair was contained while preparing and serving food, and staff used proper hand hygiene while preparing and/or serving a meal.
- F Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility assessment included pertinent information to assure the necessary care and resources were allocated to meet the needs of the residents in 1 of 1 facility. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents of the facility. The total census was 36 residents.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, facility document review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to maintain Legionella surveillance for 1 of 1 water management plan.
- E Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents with a trust account had access to their personal funds after business hours and on weekends for 1 (Residents #20) 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 and interview, the facility failed to ensure potential hazardous chemicals were secured and stored behind a locked door.
- E Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure an as needed psychotropic medication, Lorazepam, was not continued past 14 days without a physician's documented rationale and duration for 1 (Resident #30) sampled resident reviewed for as needed (PRN) psychotropic medication.
- E Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain a medication error rate of less than 5% to prevent complications for 2 (Residents #10 and #15) sampled residents observed during medication pass resulting in medication errors.
- 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, record review, and interview, the facility failed to consistently implement a system to accurately reconcile and dispose of a controlled liquid narcotic, Lorazepam, 90 days after the bottle was opened, according to the manufacturer's instructions on the bottle for 1 (Resident #5) sampled resident who was reviewed for disposition of Lorazepam.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a pneumonia vaccine for 2 (Residents #1 and #20) of 5 residents reviewed for immunizations.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and facility document review, it was determined the facility failed to coordinate with the state designated office to get a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) evaluation for a resident to ensure the resident received designated services for 1 (Resident #19) of 1 sampled resident.
- 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 nail care was provided to toenails for 1 (Resident #20) sampled resident reviewed for nail care.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure oxygen was administered at the physician's ordered rate for 1 (Resident #20) sampled resident reviewed for oxygen (O2) use and failed to provide a policy and procedure for respiratory care and services according to professional standards of practice.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to accurately account for a controlled liquid narcotic, Lorazepam, after narcotic being administered to 1 (Resident #5) sampled resident who was reviewed for pharmaceutical services.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record reviews, and facility policy reviews, the facility failed to ensure the nurse checked the heart rate for 1 (Resident #10) sampled resident prior to the administration of a medication used to treat a heart condition by slowing down the heart rate and making sure the heart beats stronger resulting in a significant medication error.
October 19, 2023Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a Registered Nurse (RN), was on duty for 8 consecutive hours a day seven days a week.
- 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, interview and policy review, the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food for residents in a safe and sanitary manner in 1 of 1 kitchen in the facility.
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to change oxygen (O2) tubing and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) tubing for 1 (Resident's #27) of 3 (Resident's #4, #5, and #27) residents.
- 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 and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored in a secure location under the manufacturer's specified conditions, to ensure accuracy and quality of medication administration and ensure medications were secure for one of one medication rooms.
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview and record review the facility failed to keep Resident's rooms free and clean of pest droppings, dead bugs, and cobwebs to maintain a clean and homelike environment.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure 1 (Resident #37) of 4 (Resident #3 Resident #8, Resident #13,) sampled residents that were reviewed for unnecessary medication did not receive a PRN (as needed) medication pass 14 days without justification, and an evaluation by the doctor.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 1 on March 26, 2026, 2 on October 3, 2024, 3 on October 19, 2023.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $6,293 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
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) | 3.90 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.54 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.73 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.69 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 49.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 44.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.14 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 4.05 on weekdays and 3.54 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.21 in April to June 2025 to 3.90 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 | 3.90 | 0.48 | 4.05 | 3.54 | 0.0% | 3 of 90 | 41 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.18 | 0.50 | 5.39 | 4.64 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 31 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.21 | 0.40 | 5.47 | 4.57 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 32 |
| 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 | 9.7 | 9.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.5 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.8 | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 31.4 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CRESTPARK DEWITT, LLC. CMS links this home to Crestpark, a group of 6 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belew, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/01/2009 | |
| Dilks, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/01/2009 | |
| Belew, Barbara | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2009 | |
| Dilks, Melisha | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2009 | |
| Dilks, Melisha | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/02/2025 |
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.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on October 3, 2024: "Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on October 3, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 26, 2026: "Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 26, 2026: "Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Dewitt Nursing Home De Witt, 0.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Crestpark Stuttgart, LLC Stuttgart, 18.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 34 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 Crestpark Dewitt, LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Crestpark Dewitt, LLC 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Crestpark Dewitt, LLC get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 26, 2026. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
- Has Crestpark Dewitt, LLC been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $9,438 in the last three years.
- Does Crestpark Dewitt, 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 Crestpark Dewitt, LLC?
- CMS lists 5 owners and managers, and links the home to Crestpark. Legal business name: CRESTPARK DEWITT, 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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