Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1321 Scenic Drive, Perryville, AR 72126 · Perry County · (501) 889-2400
95 certified beds, about 69 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 045246 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 19, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 11 health citations since July 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 4.59 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.22 of those hours.
46.3% 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 11 health citations on file.
July 23, 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 record review and interviews, the facility failed to report to the State Survey Agency a major injury of unknown origin for one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for accidents with major injuries.
March 19, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- 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 observations, interviews, record review and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for one (Resident #58) of five residents reviewed for comprehensive person center care plans.
September 5, 2024Standard inspection · 4 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, record review, interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure employees washed their hands between handling dirty equipment and clean equipment, food items stored on the freezer were covered or sealed to prevent the potential for foodborne illnesses, and hot food items were maintained of 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above on the steam table while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen.
- 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 ensure that nutritionally balanced meals were provided for the residents 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 observations, record review, interview, and review of the facility policy, 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 1 of 1 meal observed.
- D 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 residents on the Dementia Unit were supervised at all times to prevent accidents and hazards for 1 (Resident #50) sampled resident.
July 20, 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, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the storage area, freezer, and refrigerator were covered, sealed and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; and 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; dietary staff washed their hands and changed gloves before handling food items to prevent the potential for cross contamination for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. and hot food items on the steamtable were maintained at a temperature at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit while awaiting service, to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. [...]
- 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 medication was stored in a safe manner and failed to ensure expired medications were removed from one of one medication rooms, to prevent potential administration of an expired medication to a resident. The failed practices had the potential to affect all 54 residents who reside in the facility.
- 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 affect 44 residents who received regular diets,10 residents who received mechanical soft diets, and 8 residents who received pureed diets from the kitchen according to a list provided by the Assistant Dietary Supervisor on 07/16/2023.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to prevent a resident from self-administering medications without being assessed for self-administration of medication for 1 (resident #25) of 15 sampled residents. On 07/11/2023 at 10:39 AM observed Resident #25 in a recliner in their room. On the over bed table, within reach of the resident, were two medications with the resident's name on the label. One was a Breo Ellipta Inhaler the other was an Ipratropium Bromide Solution nasal spray. Resident #25 stated, I am supposed to take it back to her (meaning the nurse) after I give it to myself. I always do it that way. Review of the physician orders dated 08/09/2022 revealed an order for Breo Ellipta Aerosol Powder inhalation one time a day and Ipratropium Bromide Solution nasal spray two times a day. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow the physicians order to change oxygen tubing for 1 (resident #32) of eight (Resident #2, #4, #13, #25, #26, #32, #39, and #41) sampled residents who received supplemental oxygen.
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 1 on March 19, 2026, 3 on September 5, 2024, 1 on July 20, 2023.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
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) | 4.59 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.22 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.64 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.30 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.07 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.3% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 44.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.31 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 4.97 on weekdays and 3.64 on weekends, 27% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.74 in April to June 2025 to 4.59 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 | 4.59 | 0.22 | 4.97 | 3.64 | 1.5% | 0 of 90 | 69 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.57 | 0.21 | 4.93 | 3.64 | 1.7% | 0 of 92 | 67 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.27 | 0.24 | 5.71 | 4.12 | 1.6% | 0 of 92 | 61 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.74 | 0.21 | 5.21 | 3.55 | 1.6% | 0 of 91 | 68 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Arkansas
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $16.55 | $14.52 to $17.34 | 17,260 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $27.22 | $23.82 to $29.43 | 10,010 |
| Registered nurses | $37.95 | $32.04 to $43.40 | 29,400 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.0 | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.2 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.4 | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.6 | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PERRY COUNTY CARE 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 | 11/09/2004 | |
| Sams, Jerry | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2007 | |
| Morton, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/09/2004 | |
| Sams, Jerry | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2007 | |
| Tilley, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Central Arkansas Nursing Centers Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Nursing Consultants Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Perry County Nursing Center | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/12/2024 | |
| Morton, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/12/2024 | |
| Stout, Rhonda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Tilley, James | 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 5 problems in this area, most recently on September 5, 2024: "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 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 5, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 23, 2026: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 19, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Atkins, 18.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- The Blossoms at Conway Rehab & Nursing Center Conway, 19.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Conway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Conway, 20.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Salem Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc Conway, 20.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Heritage Living Center Conway, 20.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Superior Health & Rehab, LLC Conway, 22.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- The Springs of Pinnacle Mountain Little Rock, 23.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 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 Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on March 19, 2026. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
- Has Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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 Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers, and links the home to Central Arkansas Nursing Centers. Legal business name: PERRY COUNTY CARE 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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