Home / Arkansas / Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing, Inc.
110 W 13th Street, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 · Pike County · (870) 285-2186
66 certified beds, about 34 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicaid since 2007
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 04E262 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 8, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 22 health citations since September 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.68 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.45 of those hours.
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.
May 7, 2026Complaint inspection · 8 citations
- K Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, facility document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were protected from exploitation and failed to ensure resident funds were protected from misappropriation for four (Resident #5, #8, #9, and #10) of five residents reviewed for misappropriation of resident funds. It was determined the facility's noncompliance 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 CFR S483.12(Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation) at a scope and severity of K. [...]
- F Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility administration failed to effectively and efficiently manage its resources to ensure all residents who resided in the facility attained and maintained their highest practicable mental and psychosocial well-being.
- F Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and facility document review, it was determined that the facility failed to have a governing body in place for oversite of the Administrator and operations of the facility, affecting all residents residing within.
- E Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to act as a fiduciary (Person or organization legally obligated to manage someone else's property or money) of resident funds by safeguarding and managing Medicaid resident funds for five (Resident #5, #8, #9, #10, and #13) of five residents reviewed.
- E Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure a system was in place to provide a complete and separate accounting of each resident's personal funds according to accounting principles, to ensure there was no comingling of resident funds with facility funds or that of other residents, affecting 4 (Resident #5, #8, #9, and #10) of 13 residents reviewed for misappropriation of property.
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to immediately and thoroughly investigate allegations of misappropriation of resident property for 2 (Resident #5 and Resident #6) of 13 residents reviewed for exploitation and misappropriation.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were not subjected to abuse or misappropriation of their property and failed to ensure the right for privacy for 1 (Resident #5) of 13 residents reviewed for misappropriation. Specifically, Resident #5's mail was opened, and a check for $56,481.00 was deposited into a facility checking account without the resident's knowledge or consent.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to immediately report allegations of misappropriation of resident property for 1 (Resident #5) of 13 residents reviewed for misappropriation. Specifically, the facility did not initiate a reportable for exploitation and misappropriation resulting in noncompliance.
January 8, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews and facility document review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure written notification was provided to the resident and/or the resident's representative of transfer/discharge to the hospital and included all the required information for five (Resident #2, #5, #28, #32, and #36) of five residents reviewed for hospitalizations.
November 14, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, facility document review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to act in good faith as a fiduciary of the resident funds for two (Resident #2 and Resident #6) of six residents reviewed for resident trust fund interest payments.
- E Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, facility document review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to utilize a generally acceptable accounting system for the resident trust fund to ensure no commingling of the residents' trust fund money with the facility's operational and payroll accounts, and to issue quarterly statements for six (Resident #2, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9) of six residents reviewed for resident trust fund accounting practices.
August 22, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure 2 (Residents #5 and #14) residents and/or resident representatives was notified at least quarterly of the account activities and/or balance.
- E Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the residents and/or resident's representative were notified when 2 (Resident #5 and #14) sampled resident's account were within $200.00 of the maximum amount a Medicaid recipient can have in cash assets.
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately for 2 (Resident #3 and #16) sampled residents.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff washed hands, changed gloves and followed infection control precautions appropriately during medication administration, wound care for 1(Resident #17) sampled resident, and enteral feedings for 1(Resident #9) sampled residents.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure 1 (Resident #16) sampled resident's personal and health information was properly protected.
- 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 observations, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored securely in an unattended medication cart.
September 13, 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 leftover food items were used to maintain food quality; 1 ice machine was maintained in clean and sanitary condition; food stored in the dry storage area refrigerator, and freezer were covered, or sealed to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; expired food items were promptly removed from stock to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meal trays from I of I kitchen; failed to ensure foods were dated the day received to assure first in, first out usage to prevent potential for food bone illness; floor tiles were free of chipped, stains, air vent was free of rust; wall baseboard was free of stains, secured and were maintained in clean sanitary conditions; [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure indwelling urinary catheter tubing was not in plain sight to provide dignity for 1 (Resident #1).
- D Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the residents had knowledge of the State Inspection Book, and to make it accessible to them if they chose to read it.
- 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 observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for 2 (Resident #24, and #15) of 3 (Resident #24, #15, #1) sampled resident.
- D 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 that 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 1 of 1 meal observed. The failed practice had the potential to affect 1 resident who received pureed diets, as documented on the list Dietary Supervisor provided by the Food Service Supervisor on 09/11/2023
Fire safety inspections
20 fire safety citations on file: 10 on January 8, 2026, 1 on August 22, 2024, 9 on September 13, 2023.
Every fire safety citation20 citations
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- F Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- F Develop a communication plan.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- F Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- F Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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) | 3.68 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.27 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.14 | ||
| 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 3.35 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 3.85 on weekdays and 3.27 on weekends, 15% 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 7.41 in October to December 2025 to 3.68 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 | 3.68 | 0.45 | 3.85 | 3.27 | 0.0% | 1 of 90 | 34 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 7.41 | 0.80 | 7.94 | 6.05 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 19 |
| 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 | 12.4 | 9.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.3 | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.2 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.1 | 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 residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on May 7, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 7, 2026: "Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money."
- 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 May 7, 2026: "Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 22, 2024: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.27 hours per resident per day, below the Arkansas average of 3.45.
Other nursing homes nearby
- The Springs of Mine Creek Nashville, 11.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- The Blossoms at Nashville Rehab and Nursing Center Nashville, 12.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- The Blossoms at Dierks Rehab and Nursing Center Dierks, 19.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Nightingale at Glenwood Glenwood, 20 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 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 Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing, Inc.'s Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing, Inc. 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing, Inc. get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on January 8, 2026. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
- Has Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing, Inc. been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing, Inc. 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 Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing, Inc.?
- 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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