Pocahontas Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Pocahontas, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045284) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,307
Phone: (870) 892-2523 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pocahontas Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 3 stars.
Pocahontas Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
CMS records show Pocahontas Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,307.00, with 0 payment denials. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Pocahontas Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas. The facility is certified for 97 beds and reports an average daily census of 48.1 residents. It has been certified since July 1995. Ownership is structured as a for-profit limited liability company, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars. These four component ratings combine into the overall score published by CMS.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.72, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $9,307.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Pocahontas Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which includes 35 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.8 stars, above this facility's individual rating.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
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 a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 43.1%. The staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,307.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 97 beds with an average daily census of 48.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which includes 35 facilities averaging a 3.8 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; this facility scores 3 stars in overall, health inspection, staffing, and QM ratings.
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 8708922523 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 8708922523 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045284?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.