Des Arc Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Des Arc, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045236) · 98 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,021
Phone: (870) 256-4194 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Des Arc Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Des Arc Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
Des Arc Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,021.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Des Arc Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Des Arc, Prairie County, Arkansas. The facility is certified for 98 beds and reports an average of 57.1 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which includes 35 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.83 per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $8,021.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility by CMS, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
Families evaluating this facility should note the low health inspection rating relative to the higher staffing and quality measure ratings, and are encouraged to review the full inspection record on CMS Care Compare. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 47.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,021.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 98 beds and has an average of 57.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which has 35 facilities averaging a 3.8 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 4, and 5 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8702564194 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8702564194 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045236?state=AR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.