St Johns Place of Arkansas, LLC
1400 Hwy 79/167 Bypass · Fordyce, AR · 71742 · 8703522104
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Southern Administrative Services
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B December 4, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C December 4, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
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.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
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.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 2, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 2, 2023
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.
Corrected June 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 2, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 2, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected June 23, 2023 · Environmental
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 045396 · certified since January 17, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.