Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,inc
2199 State Hwy 7 North, Dardanelle, AR 72834 · Yell County · (479) 229-4884
110 certified beds, about 84 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 045290 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 2, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 9 health citations since June 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $9,113 in the last three years; the largest was $9,113, and the latest is dated June 27, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.15 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.37 of those hours.
47.1% 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 9 health citations on file.
April 2, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on interview, record review and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure the high temperature dishwashing machine reached the required temperature to prevent potential contamination of dishware and the facility failed to ensure that sanitizing solution was present in the three-compartment manual sink, to effectively clean and sanitize dishware and kitchen equipment. This failed practice had the potential to affect 80 residents residing in the facility who ate from dishware provided by the facility kitchen.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a Comprehensive Care Plan was developed and implemented to address the necessary monitoring and precautions related to the use of antidepressants, anticoagulants and diuretic medications to meet the medical and nursing needs of the resident and minimize the potential for complications for one (Resident #2) of five residents reviewed.
June 27, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to monitor and supervise a resident with known high-risk elopement assessment and exit seeking behaviors to prevent elopement for 1 (Resident #4) of 6 residents reviewed for elopement. It was determined the facility's non-compliance with one or more requirements of participation had caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was related to State Operations Manual, Appendix PP, 483.25 (Quality of Care) at a scope and severity of J. The Administrator was informed of the IJ on 06/25/2025 at 2:14 pm, and notified it was considered to be Past Non-Compliance (PNC).
August 29, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, facility document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure proper hand hygiene was performed and enhanced barrier precautions were followed for 2 (Residents #7 and #68) of 2 sampled residents reviewed for enhanced barrier precautions (EBP).
June 16, 2023Standard 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, and interview, the facility failed to ensure food stored in the freezer was sealed and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness, failed to ensure dietary staff washed their hands, in the hand washing sink before handling clean equipment or food items, to prevent potential food borne illness for 74 residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen and failed to ensure excessive additives were not used in pureed foods for 3 residents who received a pureed diet.
- F Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an effective pest control program was maintained to rid the facility of pests. The failed practice had the potential to affect all 74 residents who resided in the facility, as documented on the Resident Census and Conditions of Residents provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 06/12/23 at 2:25 PM.
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the oxygen tubing and water bottle were dated for 2 (Residents #5 and #14) and a humidifier water bottle was not empty for 1 (Resident #14) of 8 (Resident #5, #7, #12, #14, #28, #35 #39 and #44) sampled residents who received oxygen therapy.
- 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 regularly provided to maintain good hygiene and prevent potential injuries or infections for 1 (Resident #34) of 19 (Residents #1, #5, #6, #7, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #28, #31, #34, #39, #44, #49, #66, #72, #85 and #230) sampled residents who required assistance with nail care. This failed practice had the potential to affect 33 residents who required staff assistance for nail care as documented on a list provided by the Administrator on 06/13/23 at 3:45 PM.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident food preferences were honored and foods listed as dislikes were not served to promote good nutritional intake and promote resident's choices for 1 (Resident #71) of 1 sampled resident.
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 2 on April 2, 2026.
Every fire safety citation2 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 Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | Fine | $9,113 |
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) | 4.15 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.79 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.72 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.05 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 47.1% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 16.7% | 44.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.40 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 3.79 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.25 in April to June 2025 to 4.15 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 | 4.15 | 0.37 | 4.30 | 3.79 | 1.2% | 0 of 90 | 84 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.11 | 0.38 | 4.27 | 3.70 | 1.4% | 0 of 92 | 86 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.15 | 0.31 | 4.40 | 3.52 | 1.3% | 0 of 92 | 91 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.25 | 0.33 | 4.52 | 3.58 | 1.4% | 0 of 91 | 87 |
| 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 | 19.1 | 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 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.0 | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.8 | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.0 | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: DARDANELLE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER INC. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Sams, Jerry | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2007 | |
| Morton, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Sams, Jerry | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2007 | |
| Kneeland, Dalton | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Sams, Jerry | Limited partnership interest | Individual | 11/12/2014 | |
| Central Arkansas Nursing Centers Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/21/2025 | |
| Dardanelle Nursing Center Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/12/2024 | |
| Nursing Consultants Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/21/2025 | |
| Kneeland, Dalton | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Pugh, Mary | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2024 |
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 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 2, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- 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 June 27, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 2, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 29, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
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- Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Perryville, 23.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Brookridge Cove Rehabilitation and Care Center Morrilton, 24 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Johnson County Health and Rehab, LLC Clarksville, 24.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 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 Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,inc's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,inc 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,inc get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 2, 2026. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
- Has Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,inc been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $9,113 in the last three years.
- Does Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,inc 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 Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,inc?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers, and links the home to Central Arkansas Nursing Centers. Legal business name: DARDANELLE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER INC.
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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