Nightingale at Arkadelphia

2701 Twin Rivers Drive · Arkadelphia, AR · 71923 · 8702465566

100 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Nightingale

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 89
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 71
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.813.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.530.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.34≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year41%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • No harm found · C June 20, 2024

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023

    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 September 22, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F August 31, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected September 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected September 22, 2023 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2023 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected July 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected July 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F July 11, 2023 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045350 · certified since August 23, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.