Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Des Arc, Arkansas · CCN 045236
20 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2017.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 92
- Surveys
- 20
- Harm or worse
- 5
- Immediate jeopardy
- 5
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 98
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- SOUTHERN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
- County
- Prairie · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1994
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 67 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Arkansas.
Last survey on record
Jul 23, 2026
109 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.83 | 3.83 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.49 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 47.1% | 46.9% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $8,021 across 1 penalty
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J411.8% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D823.5% | E1955.9% | F38.8% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8123×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5502×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F5582×
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- F5612×
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF609Jan 12, 2024
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure residents with injuries of unknown sources were identified and reported in an appropriate and timely manner, to rule out the possibility of abuse for 1 (Resident #29) of 1 sampled resident who had an injury to the skin from an unknown source. This failed practice resulted in noncompliance at the level of Immediate Jeopardy, which caused or could have caused serious injury, serious harm, and or possible death, and had the potential to cause more than minimum harm to 66 residents who resided in the facility according to the Roster Matrix provided by the Administrator on 1/8/2024 at 10:48 AM. The Administrator was informed of the Immediate Jeopardy condition on 1/11/2024 at 12:23 PM. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF610Jan 12, 2024
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure residents with injuries of unknown sources were identified and reported in an appropriate and timely manner, which resulted in failure to thoroughly and immediately investigate and rule out the possibility of abuse, for 1 (Resident #29) of 1 sampled resident who had an injury to the skin from an unknown source. This failed practice resulted in noncompliance at the level of Immediate Jeopardy, which caused or could have caused serious injury, serious harm, and or possible death, and had the potential to cause more than minimum harm to 66 residents who resided in the facility according to the Roster Matrix provided by the Administrator on 1/8/2024 at 10:48 AM. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jan 12, 2024
Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff correctly and safely used a mechanical lift to transfer a resident; and failed to ensure staff secured a specialized chair while assisting the resident when using a mechanical lift according to the manufacturer's instructions for 1 (Resident #33) of 1 sampled resident observed during a lift transfer using a mechanical lift to prevent potential serious injury, serious harm, and possible death. This failed practice resulted in Immediate Jeopardy, which caused or was likely to cause serious harm, injury, or death to Resident #33, who was transferred using a malfunctioned mechanical lift and was transferred into a specialized chair that was not secured during immobility. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF726Jan 12, 2024
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) were able to demonstrate competency in safely conducting manual transfers to prevent potential serious injury, serious harm, and or death for 1 (Resident #33) of 1 sampled resident who required assistance with transfers. The failed practice had the potential to affect 19 residents who required assistance with transfers using a mechanical/manual lift according to a list provided by the Director of Nursing (DON) on 1/12/2024 at 10:37 a.m. This failed practice resulted in non-compliance at the level of Immediate Jeopardy. The Administrator was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 1/10/2024 at 3:36 PM. The State Office accepted the Plan of Removal on 1/11/2024 at 1:46 PM. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 16, 2025
Based on observations, interviews, record review, facility document review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the internal components of the ice machine were cleaned and the container for storing the ice scoop were cleaned when reviewed for safety and infection control to prevent waterborne illnesses. Findings include: On 01/16/2025 at 8:20 AM, the Administrator stated the facility did not have a policy for the ice machine. During an observation on 01/16/2025 at 8:00 AM, the Dietary Manager used a napkin to go around the edges inside the ice machine. Inside the ice machine was a metal border on the top portion of the machine. After wiping the metal plate, a black residue was noted to be on the napkin. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 92 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jul 23, 2026Standard1 finding
- Jan 16, 2025Standard and complaint8 findings
- Jan 12, 2024Standard17 findings · 4 harm
- Oct 14, 2022Standard8 findings
- Jun 8, 2022Complaint1 finding
- Jun 18, 2021Standard8 findings
- May 26, 2021Infection control2 findings
- Mar 31, 2021Infection control1 finding
Show the 12 earlier surveys
- Nov 25, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Jan 17, 2020Standard11 findings
- Dec 20, 2018Standard and complaint9 findings
- Nov 9, 2017Standard1 finding
- Oct 4, 2017Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Sep 9, 2016Standard3 findings
- Dec 3, 2015Standard3 findings
- Jan 22, 2015Standard4 findings
- Mar 13, 2014Standard2 findings
- Apr 12, 2013—7 findings
- Mar 30, 2012—3 findings
- Apr 21, 2011—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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