Home / Arkansas / Forrest City
Crestpark Forrest City, LLC
500 Kittle Rd, Forrest City, AR 72335 · St. Francis County · (870) 633-4260
100 certified beds, about 40 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 045219 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 23, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 22 health citations since August 2023 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 4.03 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.37 of those hours.
41.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Arkansas average 49.5%).
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.
June 24, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to report suspicion of sexual abuse within the two-hour allotted time frame per Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, for one (Resident #2) of one resident reviewed for allegations of sexual abuse discovered on 04/27/2026 at 10:15 AM and was reported on 04/28/2026 at 11:45 AM.
December 23, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to report alleged violations involving abuse and misappropriation to the proper state agency within the allotted time frame for three (Resident #18, Resident #39, and Resident #43) of three residents reviewed.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure immediate protective measures were implemented and maintained until a thorough investigation was initiated. The facility also failed to immediately report to the Office of Long-Term Care (OLTC) to enable the state agency to provide the necessary oversight of the facility's efforts to investigate and protect residents from potential harm for one (Resident #43) of one resident reviewed.
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the Five Rights of Medication was performed by nursing staff before giving a resident's family/representative the incorrect medications upon discharge from the facility and failed to ensure the discharge instructions were confirmed with resident's family/representative upon discharge effecting two (Resident #42 and Resident #12 ) of two residents reviewed.
- C Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were free from misappropriation of resident property for three (Resident #19, #18, and #39) of three residents reviewed.
August 8, 2024Standard inspection · 7 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, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 ice machines in the facility, one in the kitchen and one on the 400 Hall were maintained in clean and sanitary condition to prevent food and beverage contamination; dairy products stored in the refrigerator were sealed to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; expired dairy products and food items were promptly removed/discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria; dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; kitchen ceiling tiles were cleaned to provide a sanitary environment for food preparation. [...]
- 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 ensure refrigerated narcotics were stored in a permanently affixed storage box to prevent misappropriation of resident medications.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure meals were prepared and served according to the planned written menu to meet the nutritional needs of the residents for 1 of 1 meal observed. This failed practice had the potential to 3 affect residents who received regular diets from 1 of 1 kitchen according to a list provided by Dietary Manager #11 on 08/06/24 at 9:33 AM.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure meals were served in a method that maintained the appearance of hot products and at temperatures that were acceptable to the residents to improve palatability and encourage good nutritional intake during 1 of 1 meal observed. This failed practice had the potential to affect 24 residents who received their meal trays in the dining room, 12 residents who received their meal trays in their rooms on the 100 Hall and 200 Halls, and 8 residents who received their meal trays in their room on the 700 Hall, as documented on a list provided by Dietary Manager #11 on 08/05/24 at 9:33 AM.
- E Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, 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 those residents who required pureed diets for 2 of 2 meals observed. The failed practice had the potential to affect 2 residents who received pureed diets.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and review of the facility's policies and state requirements, the facility failed to ensure a safe and secure environment as evidenced by not adhering to the facility's policies and procedures after an accident/fall for 2 (Resident #48 and Resident #251) of 2 residents reviewed for a fall with serious injury.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to follow enhanced barrier precautions when flushing a feeding tube for 1 (Resident #3) of 1 sampled resident reviewed feeding tube care and on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP).
June 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, facility document review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the care plan was revised to accurately indicate wandering behaviors with interventions to prevent the potential for elopement for 2 (Resident #1 and Resident #3) of 3 residents reviewed for wandering behaviors.
- D 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, facility document review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent a resident with moderate cognitive impairment and exit seeking behaviors from exiting the facility unsupervised for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 residents reviewed for elopement.
October 23, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and interview the facility failed to ensure incontinent care was provided in a timely manner for 1(Resident #1) of 3 (Resident #1, #2 and #3) sampled residents who depended on staff for incontinent care.
August 18, 2023Standard inspection · 7 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 and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident rooms were maintained in good repair, clean, and free of odors in 5 (Resident Rooms 113, 119, 120, 121 and 209) of 5 rooms on the 100 and 200 Halls.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure meals were prepared and served according to the planned written menu to meet the nutritional needs of the residents for 2 of 2 meals observed; Physician Orders for a pimento cheese sandwich was provided on a supper tray for 1 (Resident #20) of 1 sampled resident. The failed practices had the potential to affect 2 residents who received pureed diets, 2 residents who received pureed meat only and 9 residents who received mechanical soft diets from 1 of 1 kitchen according to a list provided by the Dietary Supervisor on 08/15/23 at 2:37 PM and 3 residents who had Physician Orders for sandwiches at supper according to a list provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 08/18/23 at 9:35 AM.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure hot foods were served hot and cold foods were served cold to maintain palatability and encourage adequate nutritional intake for 1 of 1 meal observed.
- 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 those residents who required pureed diets for 2 of 2 meals observed. The failed practice had the potential to affect 2 residents who received pureed diets and 2 residents who received pureed meat only, as documented on the list provided by the Dietary Supervisor on 08/15/23
- 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 and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the dry storage area, refrigerator, and freezer were covered, sealed and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; foods were dated the day received to assure first in, first out usage to prevent potential for food bone illness; expired food items were promptly removed from stock to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meal trays from 1 of 1 kitchen; dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; and 2 of 2 ice machines were maintained in clean and sanitary condition to prevent contamination of airborne particles. [...]
- E Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure the kitchen service areas and 7 (Rooms 113, 116, 119, 121, 209, 214 and 215) resident rooms and the 400 Hall to ensure the facility was free of insect and spiders. This failed practice had the potential to affect all 43 residents who resided in the facility.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident, or their responsible parties were provided with the opportunity to formulate an Advance Directive if desired, to allow resident to make decisions regarding their care in the event of their incapacitation for 1 Resident (Resident #20) of 1 sampled resident and establish, maintain, and implement written policies and procedures regarding the residents' right to formulate an advance directive, refuse medical or surgical treatment. This failed practice had the potential to affect all 42 residents as documented on the Resident Matrix provided by the Administrator on 08/15/23 at 9:24 AM.
Fire safety inspections
19 fire safety citations on file: 7 on December 23, 2025, 8 on August 8, 2024, 4 on August 18, 2023.
Every fire safety citation19 citations
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- B Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 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 a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Install proper backup exit lighting.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- E Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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) | 4.03 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.35 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.00 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.65 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 41.5% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 44.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.23 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 4.30 on weekdays and 3.35 on weekends, 22% 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 3.80 in April to June 2025 to 4.03 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 | 4.03 | 0.37 | 4.30 | 3.35 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 40 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.83 | 0.26 | 4.06 | 3.24 | 0.0% | 11 of 92 | 41 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.61 | 0.23 | 3.84 | 3.03 | 0.0% | 12 of 92 | 40 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.80 | 0.28 | 4.00 | 3.30 | 0.0% | 3 of 91 | 41 |
| 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 | 10.3 | 9.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.2 | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.1 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.7 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CRESTPARK FORREST CITY, 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 | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 09/01/2009 | |
| Dilks, LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 09/01/2009 | |
| Belew, Barbara | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 09/01/2009 | |
| Dilks, Melisha | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 09/01/2009 | |
| 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 |
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 8 problems in this area, most recently on August 8, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 24, 2026: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on August 8, 2024: "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 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 18, 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."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.35 hours per resident per day, below the Arkansas average of 3.45.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- River Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center Wynne, 13.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Crestpark Wynne, LLC Wynne, 13.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Crestpark Marianna, L L C Marianna, 17.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 16 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 Forrest City, LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Crestpark Forrest City, LLC 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Crestpark Forrest City, LLC get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 23, 2025. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
- Has Crestpark Forrest City, LLC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Crestpark Forrest City, 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 Forrest City, LLC?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers, and links the home to Crestpark. Legal business name: CRESTPARK FORREST CITY, 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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