Craighead Nursing Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Jonesboro, 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.
Craighead Nursing Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Jonesboro, 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.

Overview of Craighead Nursing Center

Craighead Nursing Center presents a secure, nurturing, and inviting setting, where residents can enjoy life while receiving exceptional healthcare in Crowley’s Ridge. The community offers a comprehensive array of services, including 24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care, a proficient team of RNs & LPNs, specialized Dementia Care, and engaging daily activities under the guidance of full-time Activity Directors.

The dedicated team at Craighead Nursing Center is committed to providing professional and compassionate care, fostering a warm and trusting home-like ambiance. Residents also delight in a thoughtfully crafted menu, access to Beauty & Barber Services, WiFi connectivity, and their Wander Guard System. Additionally, this assisted living community boasts a serene Chapel, providing a spiritual haven within its premises. At Craighead Nursing Center, residents and their families can find solace and peace of mind knowing that their well-being and happiness are at the heart of everything they do.

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.
▼ 4.8% Below AR avg.
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.
▲ 4.2% Above AR avg.
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.
▲ 23.1% Above AR avg.
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.
▼ 45.9% Below AR avg.

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 23rd out of 164 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.
5h 26m per day
Rank #23 / 164Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 164 homes in Arkansas.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Arkansas average, with a ranking across 164 Arkansas SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Arkansas avg (4h 45m per day)
vs Arkansas avg
+14%

0 of 1 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Total Nursing (Weekend) is +15% above state avg
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) 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. 4h 1m per day ▲ 15% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Bed community size
121-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 1 / 100 Rank #76 / 77Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 77 homes in Arkansas.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arkansas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility
CountyCraighead
Business TypeCounty Government
Certification TypeXIX

Ownership & Operating Entity

Craighead Nursing Center is legally operated by County Government, and administrated by Penny McDaniel.

Type Of Units

Medicaid
121 units
Total beds
121 units

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesWander Guard System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax870-935-0554

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific Programs24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care, Dementia Care, Full-time Activity Directors, Full Service Beauty & Barber Services, WiFi Access, Chapel, In-house therapy room, Restorative Nursing Team, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy available
Religious ServicesYes

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionSelective menu with a la carte options.

Types of Care at Craighead Nursing Center

Skilled Nursing

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Craighead Nursing Center is located in Jonesboro, 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)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified.
AR

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Jonesboro's city center to Craighead Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.81 miles to nearest hospital (Lice Clinics of America - Jonesboro)

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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. 9.6
25% 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. 18.8
41% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 13.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.2%
49% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 11.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.9%
49% 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 19.3%
28% 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 5.4%
37% 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 2.2%
54% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
30% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.6%
29% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.5%
39% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 10.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.3%
5% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.7%
In line with Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 96.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 65.3%
19% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 80.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 10.3%
574% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 33.3%
57% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 77.7%

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.

Compare Nursing Home around Jonesboro The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.

5 facilities compared · CMS & AR Dept. of Health data · Updated May 2026

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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St. Elizabeth‘s Place
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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Craighead Nursing Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Nursing

Jonesboro121--5.43 -+16%0---84A+ 1 County Government---04A158
Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Craighead Nursing Center

Who is the owner of Craighead Nursing Center?

The legal owner and operator of Craighead Nursing Center is County Government.

Is Craighead Nursing Center in a walkable area?

Craighead Nursing Center has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Who is the administrator of Craighead Nursing Center?

Penny McDaniel is the administrator of Craighead Nursing Center.

How many beds does Craighead Nursing Center have?

Craighead Nursing Center has 121 beds.

Are there photos of Craighead Nursing Center?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Craighead Nursing Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Craighead Nursing Center?

(870) 933-4535 will put you in contact with the team at Craighead Nursing Center.

What county is Craighead Nursing Center located in?

Craighead Nursing Center is in Craighead County.

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