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Nursing and Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd
3001 Aldersgate Road, Little Rock, AR 72205
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Little Rock, Arkansas, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 79 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Arkansas median of 4; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 9, 16 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 21.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Arkansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 64.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pulaski Co. median | Arkansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 24 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.7 | 18.2 | 15.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 64.6% | 64.8% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Arkansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Jan 2026, 4 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×3 E ×21 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arkansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 64.6%, RNs 57.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Arkansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.7% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.3% | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.3% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd Llc. Chain: Central Arkansas Nursing Centers (38 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Arkansas Nursing Centers Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Ecumenical Care and Rehabilitation Center | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/12/2024 |
| Nursing Consultants Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Pulaski County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little Rock | North Little Rock | 96 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16.7 | — | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Presbyterian Village, Inc | Little Rock | 70 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 10.0 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| The Springs of Chenal | Little Rock | 70 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 11.4 | — | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Lakewood Health and Rehab, LLC | North Little Rock | 85 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 30.6 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Pleasant Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing | Little Rock | 97 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15.5 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
| The Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove | Little Rock | 140 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 17.1 | — | 8 May 2025 |
| The Springs of Barrow | Little Rock | 139 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 12.9 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Springs of Pinnacle Mountain | Little Rock | 110 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 13.6 | — | 7 Jul 2025 |
All 23 facilities in Pulaski County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Nursing and Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arkansas median is 17 per facility.
Has Nursing and Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Nursing and Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Arkansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Nursing and Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd?
It is part of the Central Arkansas Nursing Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Nursing and Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.