Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2216 West Main Street · Des Arc, AR · 72040 · 8702564194
98 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Southern Administrative Services
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,021 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
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.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 12, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 12, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 12, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 12, 2024
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.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
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.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 7, 2024 · Environmental
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045236 · certified since June 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.