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Central Arkansas Nursing Centers
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Central Arkansas Nursing Centers operates 38 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 2 states, with 4,145 certified beds; the largest presence is in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
21% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 15.7 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $533K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Central Arkansas Nursing Centers | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 17 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 50.5% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 1 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 35 |
| Oklahoma | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 77 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 48 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 37 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 35 |
| F0761 | 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. | 35 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 33 |
| F0803 | 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. | 26 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 24 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Central Arkansas Nursing Centers operate?
38 Medicare-certified facilities in 2 states, with 4,145 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Central Arkansas Nursing Centers facilities rated?
21% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 12 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 4. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Central Arkansas Nursing Centers been fined?
CMS lists 15 fines totalling $533K and 1 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.