Arkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

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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.
Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is legally operated by Mountain Home SNF OPCO LLC, and administrated by Jason T Bunch.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AR Average | vs. AR Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 22 | 21 | This facility has 5% more total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas nursing home (22 vs. AR avg 21).↑ 5% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 7.3 | 7 | This facility has 4% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arkansas nursing home (7.3 vs. AR avg 7).↑ 4% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.4 | 4.2 | This facility has 5% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arkansas nursing home (4.4 vs. AR avg 4.2).↑ 5% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AR Average | vs. AR Avg |
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Total inspections
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Arkansas average (5 vs. AR avg 5).— At avg |
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsArkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Arkansas average 21.8
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.
Arkansas average: 0.4
Arkansas average: 0.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
1,192 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 25 | 0 | 25 | 10,330 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,819 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,115 | 88 | 96% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 798 | 72 | 78% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 532 | 67 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 476 | 42 | 46% | 11.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 456 | 65 | 71% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 441 | 56 | 61% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 62 | 67% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 1 | 2 | 407 | 56 | 61% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 187 | 27 | 29% | 6.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 112 | 14 | 15% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 12 | 13% | 5.2 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 13 | 14% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 4 | 4% | 7.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 14 | 15% | 2 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
46% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Total Residents: 170
Building Type: Two-story
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
3.6 miles from city center
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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Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is located in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
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The legal owner and operator of Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is Mountain Home SNF OPCO LLC.
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.
Jason T Bunch is the administrator of Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home.
Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home has 70 beds.
Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is located at 300 Good Samaritan Dr, Mountain Home, AR 72653, United States.
(870) 425-2494 will put you in contact with the team at Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home.
Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is in Baxter County.
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