Quapaw Care and Rehabilitation Center LLC
138 Brighton Terrace, Hot Springs, AR 71913 · Garland County · (501) 525-7140
126 certified beds, about 95 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1998
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 045338 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 24, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Arkansas average is 2.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 25 health citations since May 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 4.57 hours per resident per day, against 4.02 across Arkansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.23 of those hours.
43.8% 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 25 health citations on file.
July 24, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- 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, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure meals were prepared and served according to the planned written menus to meet the nutritional needs of the residents for one of one meal observed. Based on observation, record review, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure meals were prepared and served according to the planned written menus to meet the nutritional needs of the residents for one of one meal observed.
- 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 appearance, nutritive value, taste and that pureed foods were acceptable to the residents to improve palatability and encourage good nutritional intake during one of one meal observed. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure meals were served in a method that maintained appearance, nutritive value, taste and that pureed foods were acceptable to the residents to improve palatability and encourage good nutritional intake during one of one meal observed.
- 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, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that food items stored in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage areas were covered or sealed, expired food items were promptly removed or discarded on or before the expiration or use by date, to prevent the growth of bacteria, that dietary staff washed their hands between dirty and clean equipment, and hot food items were maintained at required temperature for one of one meal observed. [...]
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, it was found that the facility did not ensure the resident received treatment in accordance with the facility's Comprehensive Resident Centered Care Plan for one (Resident #60) of one resident investigated for skin concerns. Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, it was found that the facility did not ensure the resident received treatment in accordance with the facility’s Comprehensive Resident Centered Care Plan for one (Resident #60) of one resident investigated for skin concerns.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, interviews, and facility policy review, it was discovered that the facility did not ensure there was an intervention implemented to increase range of motion (ROM) and mobility or to prevent further contracture for one (Resident #56) of one resident. Based on observations, record review, interviews, and facility policy review, it was discovered that the facility did not ensure there was an intervention implemented to increase range of motion (ROM) and mobility or to prevent further contracture for one (Resident #56) of one resident.
May 3, 2024Standard inspection · 8 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 cold food items were not maintained at the required temperatures on the pans of ice by the steam table while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for the residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen, failed to ensure 1 of 2 ice machines was maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to prevent potential contamination of residents' beverages for residents who received ice from the therapy room on the 500- hall. These failed practices had the potential to affect 87 residents who resided in the facility.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure odor eliminators were not at the bedside for 1 (Resident 18) to prevent hazardous chemicals from being ingested by residents. This failed practice had the potential to affect 4 (Residents #1, #18, #52, and #87) of 15 sampled residents that ambulate and/or self-propel on 300 Hall, to ensure the mechanical lift was used to lift with legs in the open position for stability to prevent injury for 1 (Resident #18) of 3 sampled residents, and to ensure that the housekeeping cart was kept closed and locked on the floor to prevent residents having access to harmful chemicals.
- E Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to provide peri care in a timely manner for 1 (Resident #18) to prevent skin breakdown, infection, and to promote dignity. This failed practice had the potential to affect 4 sampled residents and the potential to affect 13 residents on 300 hall requiring perineal care assistance. The facility failed to ensure that catheter was secured in a way to not drag the floor while 1 (Resident #38) was being transported to the dining area. This failed practice had the potential to cause trauma and induce infection in the resident.
- 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 cold product and at temperatures that were acceptable to the residents to improve palatability and encourage good nutritional intake during 1 of 2 meals observed. This failed practice had the potential to affect 16 residents who receive meal trays in their rooms on the 100- Hall, 10 residents who receive meal trays on the 200- hall, 12 residents who receive meal trays in their room on the 300- hall, 9 residents who receive meal trays on the 400- hall, 9 residents who receive meal trays on the 500- hall, and 4 residents who receive meal trays on the 600- hall.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to provide appropriate hand hygiene during perineal care for 1 (Resident #71) sampled resident which had the potential to affect all 16 residents living in the Dementia Unit and failed to use proper hand hygiene during medication pass. This failed practice had the potential to affect all residents in the building.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure portable nasal cannula tubing for 1 (Resident 52) was dated to ensure tubing was changed every 7 days to prevent respiratory infections. This failed practice had the potential to affect 2 residents on 300 hall receiving oxygen therapy.
- 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 and interviews the facility failed to ensure that a medication was stored in a secured manner to prevent potential misappropriation of the Resident's medications from other Residents, staff and/or visitors. This failed practice had the potential to affect any Resident residing the facility.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to obtain informed consent for 1 (Resident #1) prior to administering immunizations. This failed practice had the potential to affect all 87 residents in the facility.
May 5, 2023Standard inspection · 12 citations
- F 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 refrigerated narcotic medications were stored in a permanently affixed compartment permitting only authorized personnel to have access. This failed practice had the ability to affect 44 residents who resided on the 400, 500 and 600 Halls who received medications from the Medication Room as documented on a list provided by the Administrator on 05/05/23 at 8:42 AM.
- 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 items stored in the refrigerator were covered and sealed; kitchen appliances (deep fryer, ovens, ceiling tiles and the shelf below the deep fryer) were cleaned and free of stains and spills; kitchen dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential for cross contamination for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; expired food items were promptly removed /discarded by the expiration or use by dates; walls and door frames were clean, free of debris and stains, to provide a sanitary area for food preparation and prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; and 1 of 2 ice machines were maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to prevent potential contamination of residents' beverages. [...]
- E 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 treat 7 (Residents #3, #64, #73, #78, #84, #86 and #347) of 17 (Residents #3, #17, #32, #34, #64, #66, #69, #70, #73, #78, #81, #83, #84, #86, #346, #347 and #348) sampled residents on the Memory Care Unit with dignity by not providing meals to all residents seated at a table at the same time; failed to treat 2 (Residents #30 and #50) of 3 (Residents #30, #50 and #76) sampled residents who received Hospice care with dignity by not providing privacy during a nursing assessment and failed to treat 1 (Resident #36) of 3 (Residents #28, #36 and #346) sampled residents with indwelling catheters with dignity by not providing a privacy bag.
- E 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 1 (Resident #44 28) of 13 (Residents #1, #2, #10, #12, #19, #23, #28, #30, #40, #44, #74, #76 and #146) sampled residents who required oxygen therapy; 1 (Resident #74) of 1 sampled resident who had a Physician's Order for a Lap Buddy (restraint) and 1 (Resident #76) of 3 (Residents #76, #30 and #50) sampled residents who received Hospice Services. This failed practice had the potential to affect all 104 residents who resided in the facility as documented on the Resident Census and Conditions of Residents provided by the Administrator on 05/01/23 at 11:20 AM.
- 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 residents who required pureed diets for 2 of 2 meals observed. The failed practice had the potential to affect 6 residents who received pureed diets as documented on a list provided by the Dietary Supervisor on 05/04/23 at 1:54 PM.
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an accurate medical record by inaccurately documenting dates oxygen (O2) tubing was changed for 3 (Residents #19, #28 and #44) of 7 (Residents #10, #23, #28, #40, #44, #76 and #146) sampled residents who received O2 therapy.
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to act promptly and provide resolution to a grievance for 1 (Resident #23) of 1 sampled resident who was reviewed for grievances.
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive assessment was accurately coded for 2 (Residents #28 and #74) of 19 (Residents #3, #19, #23, #28, #30, #36, #, #40, #44, #50, #59, #64, #73, #74, #76, #78, #84, #86, #346 and #347) sampled residents whose Care Plans were reviewed.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a Physicians Order was obtained prior to provision of treatment for 1 (Resident #36) of 7 (Residents #3, #36, #40, #44, #53, #74 and #80) sampled residents who received treatments as documented on a list of treatments provided by the Administrator on 05/05/23 at 10:10 AM. This failed practice had the potential to affect all 104 residents who resided in the facility, as documented on the Resident Census and Conditions of Residents provided by the Administrator on 05/01/23 at 11:20 AM.
- 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 the resident alarm box was attached to the sensor pad or could be found in the room to prevent the potential for accidents for 1 (Resident #59) of 6 (Residents #31, #50, #59, #64, #73, and #76) sampled residents. This failed practice had the potential to affect 14 residents who required an alarm as documented on a list provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 05/03/23 at 9:06 AM.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Physician Orders were followed for changing nasal cannulas and humidified water to prevent the potential for infection for 2 (Residents #28 and #44) of 7 (Residents #10, #23, #28, #40, #44, #76 and #146) sampled residents who received oxygen therapy as documented on a list provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 05/04/23 at 1:55 PM.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Enhanced Barrier Precaution (EBP) signage was posted on a resident ' s door to notify staff of increased precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) were required during resident care for 1 (Resident #346) of 1 sampled resident who was on transmission-based precautions.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 2 on July 24, 2025, 2 on May 5, 2023.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- 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.
- E Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
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) | 4.57 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.23 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.99 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.14 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.20 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 43.8% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 44.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.38 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 4.81 on weekdays and 3.99 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.92 in April to June 2025 to 4.57 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 | 4.57 | 0.23 | 4.81 | 3.99 | 1.1% | 0 of 90 | 95 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.99 | 0.24 | 5.27 | 4.30 | 1.2% | 0 of 92 | 92 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.91 | 0.21 | 5.22 | 4.13 | 0.5% | 0 of 92 | 94 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.92 | 0.25 | 5.27 | 4.04 | 0.6% | 0 of 91 | 98 |
| 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 | 7.4 | 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 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.3 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.1 | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 10.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 32.4 | 24.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.7 | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: QUAPAW CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris, Troy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Morton, Michael | Limited partnership interest | Individual | 12/12/2001 | |
| Central Arkansas Nursing Centers Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Nursing Consultants Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Quapaw Nursing Center Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/12/2024 | |
| Ferguson, Clay | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Morris, Troy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/20/2004 | |
| Morton, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/12/2024 |
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 7 problems in this area, most recently on July 24, 2025: "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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on July 24, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 5, 2023: "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 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 3, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
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- Lake Hamilton Health and Rehab Hot Springs, 4.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- The Springs of Park Ave Hot Springs, 6.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Belvedere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC Hot Springs, 8.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- The Blossoms at the Village Rehab & Nursing Center Hot Springs, 11.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Encore Healthcare and Rehabi of Malvern Malvern, 16.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 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 Quapaw Care and Rehabilitation Center LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Quapaw Care and Rehabilitation Center LLC 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Quapaw Care and Rehabilitation Center LLC get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 24, 2025. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
- Has Quapaw Care and Rehabilitation Center LLC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Quapaw Care and Rehabilitation Center 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 Quapaw Care and Rehabilitation Center LLC?
- CMS lists 8 owners and managers, and links the home to Central Arkansas Nursing Centers. Legal business name: QUAPAW CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER 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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