Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

Van Buren Healthcare and… is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Van Buren, AR 72956 View Map

Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

Van Buren Healthcare and… is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

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Overview of Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to providing professional and compassionate care. The facility offers comfortable places for residents to relax and goal-oriented rehabilitation programs led by professionals. Residents enjoy well-balanced, delicious home-cooked meals.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.67/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 140

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Arkansas
Occupancy rate 710.2%
Residents per day (avg) 114
Occupancy rate
710.2%
Residents per day (avg)
114

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

27% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$10.4M
Profit
$1.3M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$10,384,373.00
Profit
$1,340,527.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.2M
40.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.9M
Total costs $9.0M
Bed community size
140-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Facility Type
Skilled Nursing Facility with dual certified beds (Medicaid/Medicare)

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 045268
Certification type: XIX/XVIII
County: Crawford

Ownership & operating entity

Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Cynthia McArthur.

Owner name: Wonder Boys Properties of Arkansas, LLC
Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Care Services

Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

Fax: 479-471-8570

Amenities & Lifestyle

Comfortable places to relax
Goal-oriented rehab programs
Well-balanced home-cooked meals

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Services, Amenities, Gallery, Contact Us

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Well-balanced, delicious home-cooked meals

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

210
Total Staff
150
Employees
60
Contractors
49,268
Total Hours (Quarter)
64
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse58.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse438.4 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1288.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
189 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
11 staff
10.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
4.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
10.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11.3%
of total hours from contractors
5,589 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 30 Licensed Practical Nurse: 16 Registered Nurse: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant983012826,90291100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse27164311,50591100%8.4
Nurse Aide in Training100101,8607077%7.4
Registered Nurse4151,2128998%8.3
RN Director of Nursing2021,0667279%8.8
Speech Language Pathologist0339076571%10.4
Physical Therapy Aide0337507077%10.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0117376673%11.2
Other Dietary Services Staff4047066167%7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0227016369%10.9
Mental Health Service Worker1017006976%10.1
Medication Aide/Technician1015854651%12.7
Administrator1014806470%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1014806470%7.5
Dietitian1012833943%7.3
Qualified Social Worker0112606470%4.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0111061820%5.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
Medical Director011633%2

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Apr 2022 – Sep 2024)

3
Inspections
20
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
6.67
Citations/Inspection
Sep 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
1
Moderate (D-F)
19
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
7
35% of total
Resident Rights
3
15% of total
Environmental
2
10% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
5% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 19
Complaint Investigations 2
State Comparison (AR)
Citations
20
Arkansas average: 21.8
Critical Citations
0
Arkansas average: 0.4
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Sep 19, 2024 D Quality of CareF0676 Corrected
Sep 19, 2024 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 19, 2024 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Jul 14, 2023 E EnvironmentalF0920 Corrected
Jul 14, 2023 E EnvironmentalF0925 Corrected
Jul 14, 2023 E NutritionF0803 Corrected
Jul 14, 2023 D NutritionF0804 Corrected
Jul 14, 2023 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jul 14, 2023 E Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Jul 14, 2023 E Quality of CareF0690 Corrected
Jul 14, 2023 E Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Jul 14, 2023 E Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Jul 14, 2023 E Resident RightsF0583 Corrected
Apr 08, 2022 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Apr 08, 2022 E PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Apr 08, 2022 E Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Apr 08, 2022 D Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Apr 08, 2022 E Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Apr 08, 2022 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Apr 08, 2022 B Resident RightsF0584 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
101 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (4%)
Medicaid 81 (80.2%)
Private Pay/Other 16 (15.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
4.6 Score
40% better than avg Arkansas avg: 7.7

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
5.7 Score
58% better than avg Arkansas avg: 13.3

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
5.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
3.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
2.3%
Depressive Symptoms
15.9%
Falls with Major Injury
3.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.8%
Antipsychotic Use
24.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
6.9%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.0%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
4.8%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
93.4% 15% better than avg Arkansas: 80.9%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
3.4% 125% worse than avg Arkansas: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
96.2% 24% better than avg Arkansas: 77.7%

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Arkansas Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
ARChoices
Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices
  • General: Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, 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 Specifics: Rural focus; possible waitlists.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • AR Specifics: Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).
  • Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Arkansas Medicaid PACE
  • General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited geographic availability.
  • Services: Primary/preventive care, personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy.
Arkansas State Plan Personal Care
Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program
  • 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 Specifics: No nursing home-level care requirement.
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day), homemaker services (e.g., meal prep).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • AR Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Arkansas Seniors

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

ARChoices

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, 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 Specifics:
    Rural focus; possible waitlists.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($7/meal), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day services ($60/day).
Arkansas Choices in Living

Choices in Living Resource Center

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • AR Specifics:
    Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Care coordination, limited respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation assistance (~5 trips/month).
Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.
Arkansas Medicaid PACE

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, 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 Specifics:
    Limited geographic availability.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Primary/preventive care, personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy.
Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Requirements:
  • 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 Specifics:
    No nursing home-level care requirement.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day), homemaker services (e.g., meal prep).
Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified.
  • AR Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.