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Nursing homes in Howard County, Arkansas
Howard County, Arkansas, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 218 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (27%). Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies over three cycles, 15.6 per 100 beds against 16.7 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
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.
| Measure | Howard County | Arkansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 221 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 27% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 15.6 | 16.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $2.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blossoms At Dierks Rehab and Nursing Center | Dierks | 70 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8.6 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
| The Springs of Mine Creek | Nashville | 78 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 10.3 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| The Blossoms At Nashville Rehab and Nursing Center | Nashville | 70 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 28.6 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center (2), The Springs Arkansas (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Howard County, Arkansas?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 218 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Howard County have the highest CMS ratings?
The Blossoms At Dierks Rehab and Nursing Center (5 stars), The Springs of Mine Creek (5 stars), The Blossoms At Nashville Rehab and Nursing Center (3 stars)
How do Howard County nursing homes compare with Arkansas?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 27% statewide; citations run at 15.6 per 100 beds against 16.7 statewide.