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Overview of Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab

Eagle Crest Nursing and Rehab offers skilled nursing care designed for those who need dedicated support. The facility provides exceptional care through state-of-the-art amenities and a vibrant community where residents thrive. Services include short-term rehab, long-term care, and respite care, all delivered by a dedicated team.

(870) 994-3040

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.16/day Arkansas avg: 4.67/day

Overall rating

5/5

Arkansas avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Arkansas avg: 2.9/5

Staffing

4/5

Arkansas avg: 3.2/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Arkansas avg: 3.7/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 100

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

81.2%

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.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

34% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

56% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$9.7M

Profit

$1.3M

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$9,729,786.00

Profit

$1,328,605.00

Payroll costs

$2.7M

28.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$5.7M

Total costs $8.4M

100-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: 045352

Certification type: XIX/XVIII

County: Fulton

Ownership & operating entity

Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab is administrated by April Spurlock.

Owner name: AFNC, Inc.

Profit status: Corporation

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: 870-994-3041

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private rooms

large communal dining space

dedicated activity area

therapy gym with state-of-the-art equipment

salon services

outdoor courtyard with gazebo.

Programs & Activities

Activities

Daily opportunities for entertainment and socialization, with a diverse calendar of activities.

Specific Programs

Short-Term Rehab, Long-Term Care, Respite Care, Additional Services

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Nutritious meals crafted by a certified dietary manager and cooks, accommodating food allergies and preferences.

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Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab

SNF

AR 72513

CANNON, MAGGIE

81.2%

$9,717,084.00

$2,743,526.00

28.2%

70.80

5/5

4.1600

5/5

4/5

3/5

-11%

+14%

Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

AR 72513

105

FRENCH, MISTY

54.3%

$6,285,225.00

$2,112,665.00

33.6%

52.90

4/5

4.8699

4/5

+4%

-24%

Alma Nursing and Rehab, LLC

SNF

AR 72921

GEORGE-FORT, DEBRA

93.6%

$11,585,302.00

$3,270,741.00

28.2%

68.60

4/5

4.9641

4/5

3/5

+6%

+31%

Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation

SNF

AR 72015

120

EDALA, ARPANA

65.4%

$11,733,416.00

$3,690,890.00

31.5%

90.50

3/5

4.5397

3/5

2/5

3/5

-3%

-8%

Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

AR 72104

Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AR 72513

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CANNON, MAGGIE

CCN: 45352

Occupancy: 81.2%

Home Revenue: $9,717,084.00

Payroll Costs: $2,743,526.00

Payroll %: 28.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 70.80

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1600

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Citations: 12

RN share vs State Avg:

-19%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-11%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+14%

Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AR 72513

Bed Count: 105

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: FRENCH, MISTY

CCN: 45155

Occupancy: 54.3%

Home Revenue: $6,285,225.00

Payroll Costs: $2,112,665.00

Payroll %: 33.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 52.90

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.8699

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Citations: 18

RN share vs State Avg:

+1%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+4%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-24%

Alma Nursing and Rehab, LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AR 72921

Bed Count: 80

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: GEORGE-FORT, DEBRA

CCN: 45370

Occupancy: 93.6%

Home Revenue: $11,585,302.00

Payroll Costs: $3,270,741.00

Payroll %: 28.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 68.60

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.9641

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Citations: 10

RN share vs State Avg:

-40%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+6%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+31%

Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AR 72015

Bed Count: 120

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: EDALA, ARPANA

CCN: 45408

Occupancy: 65.4%

Home Revenue: $11,733,416.00

Payroll Costs: $3,690,890.00

Payroll %: 31.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 90.50

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.5397

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 2

Citations: 25

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

-22%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-3%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-8%

Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AR 72104

Bed Count: 94

Pets Allowed: No

Ash Flat, AR 72513

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

27,341

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.9

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	4	9.1	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	9.8	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	41	7.9	No

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

65 staff

8.3hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

7 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

12 staff

4.6hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

2.3hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

3.7%

of total hours from contractors

1,007 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	41	0	41	14,583	91	100%	7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	0	10	3,759	91	100%	9.8
Medication Aide/Technician	3	0	3	1,388	68	75%	7.8
Registered Nurse	4	0	4	1,267	80	88%	9.1
Nurse Aide in Training	4	0	4	1,030	76	84%	9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	984	89	98%	6.3
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	931	65	71%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	921	66	73%	7.5
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	488	61	67%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	463	63	69%	7.4
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	434	67	74%	6.1
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	343	64	70%	5.4
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	89	39	43%	2.3
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	85	28	31%	2.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	56	34	37%	1.6

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Total Health inspections 2

52% below Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 4.2

Last Health inspection on Dec 2023

Total Health citations 12

45% below Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 21.8

6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 12 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.2

Moderate Health citations 11

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration moderate citation Dec 14, 2023

Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Dec 14, 2023

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Dec 14, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 14, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Reliance Health Care

Resident Census by Payment Source

63 Total Residents

Medicare 3 (4.8%)

Medicaid 35 (55.6%)

Private Pay/Other 25 (39.7%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

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

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 6.2

20% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 7.7

Functional decline score 11.0

18% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 13.3

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 8.3%

28% below Arkansas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 12.3%

8% below Arkansas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 12.3%

19% below Arkansas average.

Falls with Major Injury 5.0%

28% above Arkansas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.2%

9% above Arkansas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% below Arkansas average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.4%

11% below Arkansas average.

Antipsychotic Use 1.7%

84% below Arkansas average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

6% above Arkansas average.

Influenza Vaccine 98.4%

2% above Arkansas average.

Lost Too Much Weight 0.0%

100% below Arkansas average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 93.9%

16% better than Arkansas average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.6%

7% worse than Arkansas average

Influenza Vaccine 91.1%

17% better than Arkansas average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 81.2% ↑ 1.3pp vs 2022

Net Income $1,328,605 ↑ ~$202K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,530,942 ↑ ~$284K vs 2022

Profit Margin 13.7% ↑ 1.6pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	90.5%	73.9%	77.5%	84.0%	76.7%	82.6%	80.8%	90.0%	88.4%	89.9%	86.4%	79.8%	81.2%
Beds	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90
Net Income	-$93,607	$48,271	-$70,881	$274,760	$403,921	$453,836	$640,876	$597,189	$577,441	$1,091,767	$915,931	$1,126,481	$1,328,605
Gross Revenue	$5,769,708	$5,722,717	$5,382,704	$5,869,458	$8,077,462	$8,028,365	$8,247,151	$9,377,353	$9,188,031	$9,127,503	$7,402,387	$9,367,240	$9,717,084
Operating Expenses	$5,863,461	$5,674,446	$5,453,585	$4,035,906	$5,188,400	$5,188,351	$5,228,442	$5,984,636	$5,998,111	$6,232,825	$5,669,951	$6,028,313	$6,589,770
Net Patient Revenue	$5,769,708	$5,722,717	$5,382,704	$4,309,809	$5,590,355	$5,657,732	$5,866,033	$6,577,046	$6,574,436	$7,322,040	$6,582,474	$7,151,145	$7,905,673
Total Payroll	$2,748,769	$2,528,603	$2,449,168	$2,014,038	$2,593,403	$2,616,766	$2,698,821	$3,140,948	$3,234,488	$3,443,772	$3,046,922	$3,247,389	$3,530,942
Profit Margin %	-1.6%	0.8%	-1.3%	4.7%	5.0%	5.7%	7.8%	6.4%	6.3%	12.0%	12.4%	12.0%	13.7%
Medicare %	11.9%	14.4%	14.5%	11.8%	16.4%	12.6%	13.8%	13.5%	14.2%	15.5%	8.5%	15.0%	11.2%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	69.6%	59.1%	67.2%	57.0%	55.4%	57.0%	62.3%	72.0%	58.1%	67.5%
Private %	88.1%	85.6%	85.5%	18.6%	24.4%	20.2%	29.2%	31.2%	28.8%	22.3%	19.5%	27.0%	21.3%
Revenue/Day	$194	$235	$211	$207	$222	$208	$221	$222	$226	$247	$232	$273	$297
Cost/Day	$197	$233	$214	$194	$206	$191	$197	$202	$207	$210	$200	$230	$247
Avg Length of Stay	161.6 days	148.4 days	158.1 days	118.8 days	100.3 days	123.7 days	114.9 days	150.1 days	142.4 days	269.3 days	411.1 days	191.4 days	178.9 days

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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.

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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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab

Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab

Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

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Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

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Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

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Programs & Activities

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Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

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Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Arkansas Seniors

ARChoices

Choices in Living Resource Center

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

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

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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