Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Mountain Home, AR
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Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home

Nursing Home & Independent Living · Mountain Home, AR
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home

Situated in the neighborhood of Mountain Home, AR, Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is an inviting senior living community, offering independent living and assisted living services. Catering to approximately 170 residents, the community provides a safe and secure environment where residents can live full-connected lives with access to daily living assistance and rehabilitation services should they need it. Residents here thrive with the help of a reliable care team and a supportive environment that fosters independence and autonomy.

The community boasts a state of the art wellness center which offers excellent outpatient therapy services, a Hydroworx warm water therapy pool, fitness classes, and smart touch technology workout programs. Residents here also enjoy vibrant daily experiences based on residents’ rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. Here, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a well-lived life with all the comfort and convenience they could have.

(870) 425-2494

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 27.0% Above AR avg. ▲ 27.0% Above AR avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 38.9% Above AR avg. ▲ 38.9% Above AR avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 7.7% Below AR avg. ▼ 7.7% Below AR avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 18.9% Below AR avg. ▼ 18.9% Below AR avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Arkansas state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 125th out of 182 homes in Arkansas. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 18m per day
Rank #125 / 182Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 182 homes in Arkansas. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Arkansas average, with a ranking across 182 Arkansas SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Arkansas avg (4h 45m per day)
vs Arkansas avg
-9%

0 of 1 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 28m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day

Types of Care at Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home

Independent Living

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy than the Arkansas average: 71.3%
Occupancy rate
64.1% Rank #109 / 183Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 183 homes in Arkansas. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arkansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 183. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
42 days
Bed community size
70-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 14 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility With Dual Certified Beds (medicaid/medicare)
CountyBaxter
Business TypeLimited Liability Company
Certification TypeMedicaid/Medicare

Ownership & Operating Entity

Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is legally operated by Mountain Home SNF OPCO LLC, and administrated by Jason T Bunch.

Type Of Units

Medicaid and Medicare
70 units
Total beds
70 units

Contact Information

Fax870-508-6060

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Inspection History

In Arkansas, the Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care is authorized to conduct unannounced inspections and issue official quality of care reports for all senior living providers.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 22 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arkansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Arkansas state average
Overall vs. AR average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Arkansas average:
• Total deficiencies (5% above)
• Deficiencies per year (4% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Arkansas average:
• Total inspections (at AR avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection August 20, 2025 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAR Averagevs. AR Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2221 This facility has 5% more total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas nursing home (22 vs. AR avg 21).↑ 5% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 7.37 This facility has 4% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arkansas nursing home (7.3 vs. AR avg 7).↑ 4% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.44.2 This facility has 5% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arkansas nursing home (4.4 vs. AR avg 4.2).↑ 5% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAR Averagevs. AR Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 55 This facility has total inspections in line with the Arkansas average (5 vs. AR avg 5).— At avg

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 4

Arkansas average 4.2


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations
22 Rank #107 / 187Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th out of 187 homes in Arkansas. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Arkansas State average, with a ranking across all 187 AR SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Arkansas average 21.8

Citations per inspection
5.5 Rank #116 / 187Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 116th out of 187 homes in Arkansas. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Arkansas mean across 187 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Arkansas average 5.32


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

19 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.4


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.2

0 critical citations Arkansas average: 0.4

0 serious citations Arkansas average: 0.2

21 moderate citations Arkansas average: 20.9

1 minor citation Arkansas average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 27, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jun 27, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation May 08, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 08, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 62
Employees 52
Contractors 10
Staff to resident ratio 1.63:1
0% compared with Arkansas average
Arkansas average ratio: 1.59:1 Arkansas average ratio: 1.59:1See full Arkansas ranking
Avg staff/day 25
Average shift 8.8 hours
10% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 8 hours Arkansas average shift: 8 hoursSee full Arkansas ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 20,200

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 2
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 25
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

5.9%

1,192 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Medical Director: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant2502510,33092100%9.6
Licensed Practical Nurse110113,81992100%9.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,1158896%8
Other Dietary Services Staff3037987278%7.1
Nurse Practitioner1015326773%7.9
Dietitian1014886166%8
Registered Nurse2024764246%11.3
Administrator1014725964%8
Physical Therapy Aide2024566571%6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224415661%7.9
Qualified Social Worker1014086267%6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant1124075661%7.1
Speech Language Pathologist0331872729%6.9
Mental Health Service Worker1011121415%8
Occupational Therapy Aide011621213%5.2
Feeding Assistant011391314%3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113144%7.6
Medical Director011281415%2
25 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 96%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 78%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 73%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 66%
2 Registered Nurse
% of Days 46%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 71%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 61%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 67%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 61%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 29%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 15%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 13%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 4%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 15%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.8
53% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 7.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 23.5
76% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 13.3

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Arkansas avg: 4.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.5%
9% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 11.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 30.7%
130% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 13.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.3%
80% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 15.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.9%
50% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.7%
In line with Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
32% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.2%
In line with Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.6%
197% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.3%
59% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 10.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.2%
12% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 96.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.28
16% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.97

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.86
15% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 2.18

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Arkansas avg: 2.7 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 43.5%
46% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 80.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
27% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.6%
13% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 77.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 27.9%
11% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 25.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 19.1%
38% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 13.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 66.2%
23% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 57.9%
14% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

46% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 38
Medicare
10
26.3% of residents
Medicaid
17
44.7% of residents
Private pay or other
11
28.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$9.3M
Operating deficit
-$388.4K
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$9.3M Rank #89 / 181Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 181 homes in Arkansas. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Arkansas SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$388.4K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #110 / 181Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 110th out of 181 homes in Arkansas. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Arkansas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.9M
41.4% of revenue Rank #131 / 181Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st out of 181 homes in Arkansas. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Arkansas average. Well-run Arkansas SNFs typically land around 47–60% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.8M
Total costs $9.7M

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Total Residents: 170

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Building Type: Two-story

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mountain Home's city center to Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Arkansas

Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is located in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
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ARChoices

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR

Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($7/meal) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day services ($60/day)

Choices in Living Resource Center

Arkansas Choices in Living

Age 60+
General Arkansas resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AR

Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Benefits
Care coordination Limited respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation assistance (~5 trips/month)

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+
General Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
AR

Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).

Benefits
Personal care (~5 hours/day) Medication management Nursing Activities Transportation

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR

Limited geographic availability.

Benefits
Primary/preventive care Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

Age
General Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual
Asset Limits $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
AR

No nursing home-level care requirement.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day) Homemaker services (e.g., meal prep)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home

Who is the owner of Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home?

The legal owner and operator of Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is Mountain Home SNF OPCO LLC.

Is Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home in a walkable area?

Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Who is the administrator of Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home?

Jason T Bunch is the administrator of Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home.

How many beds does Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home have?

Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home has 70 beds.

What is the address of Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home?

Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is located at 300 Good Samaritan Dr, Mountain Home, AR 72653, United States.

What is the phone number of Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home?

(870) 425-2494 will put you in contact with the team at Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home.

What county is Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home located in?

Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is in Baxter County.

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