Deficiency Index

Alma Nursing and Rehab

Alma, Arkansas · CCN 045370

14 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2026.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
57
Surveys
14
Harm or worse
1
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file11/14

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
105
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS
County
Crawford
Medicare-certified since
2002

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
1
Staffing
4
Quality measures
4

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 85 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Arkansas.

Last survey on record

Mar 10, 2026

244 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.433.91
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.44—
Annual nurse turnover50.5%49.2%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$17,027 across 1 penalty
Abuse icon
Flagged by CMS on Care Compare

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ110.0%K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD330.0%E550.0%F110.0%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 10 of the 57 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F8032×

    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.

  • F8122×

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

  • F5501×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • F5831×

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • F6001×

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

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Alma Nursing and Rehab, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Mar 10, 2026

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to identify an incident of sexual abuse and to ensure interventions were put in place and effectively implemented to prevent subsequent incidents from occurring to protect one (Resident #16) of one resident from further sexual abuse. It was determined the facility's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation had caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was related to State Operations Manual, Appendix PP, 483.10(c)(3) (Comprehensive Care Plans) at a scope and severity of J. The IJ began on 02/12/2026 at 10:35 AM, when Resident #89 was witnessed rubbing Resident #16's right inner thigh by facility staff. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 9, 2023

    Based on observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure cold food items were maintained at or above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while awaiting to be served to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; foods stored in the freezer and dry storage area were covered, sealed and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; expired food items were promptly removed from stock to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meal trays from 1 of 1 kitchen; ice machine and ice scoop holder were maintained in clean and sanitary condition and dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 1, 2022

    Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen, hot food was maintained at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on the steam table while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchens; and expired food items were promptly removed/discarded by the expiration or use by dates. These failed practices had the potential to affect 69 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census:71 ) as documented on a list provided by Dietary Supervisor. The findings are: 1. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Aug 22, 2024

    Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure meals were prepared and served according to the planned written menu to meet the nutritional needs of the residents for 1 of 1 meal observed. This failed practice had the potential to affect residents 6 residents on pureed diets and 21 residents on fortified food who received pureed diets from 1 of 1 kitchen according to a list provided by the Dietary Manager. The findings are: 1. On 8/20/2024, a facility lunch menu indicated residents on pureed diets were to receive two #8 scoops of pureed chicken with bun, and residents on mechanical soft diets were to receive three ounces of chicken and two slices of bun. 2. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 22, 2024

    Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meal trays from 1 of 1 kitchen, the ice machine was maintained in clean and sanitary condition, and expired dressing products were promptly removed/discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria. The failed practices had the potential to affect 74 residents who received meals from the kitchen (total census: 74), as indicated on a list provided by the Dietary Manager. The findings are. 1. On [DATE] at 4:50 PM, the Dietary [NAME] picked up tray cards and placed them on the trays, contaminating her hands. […]

Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 57 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Mar 10, 2026Standard and complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 22, 2024Standard2 findings
  • Jun 9, 2023Standard6 findings
  • Apr 1, 2022Standard2 findings
  • May 7, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 22, 2021Standard7 findings
  • Aug 8, 2019Standard6 findings
  • Oct 11, 2018Standard4 findings
Show the 6 earlier surveys
  • Jul 13, 2017Standard5 findings
  • Jul 17, 2015Standard2 findings
  • Mar 1, 2013—4 findings
  • Jan 13, 2012—5 findings
  • Feb 2, 2011—1 finding
  • Dec 2, 2010—10 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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