David E. Puryear Center
Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Jonesboro, AR
David E. Puryear Center
Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Jonesboro, AR
David E. Puryear Center accepts Medicaid.
Overview of David E. Puryear Center
Set in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the David E. Puryear Center is a residential care community operated by The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas, Inc. It also serves a highly limited-capacity setting with 10 beds, offering a more intimate environment for older adults compared with larger communities.
Around-the-clock staffing is provided, including licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, and Medicaid is accepted as a payment option. The community also focuses less on general elder living and more on structured developmental and therapeutic support.
Services include developmental support, adult development programs, applied behavior analysis, autism screening, outpatient pediatric therapy, and diagnostic and resource services. These offerings indicate a focus on individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities rather than a typical older adult assisted living population.
With a Walk Score of 21, the surrounding area is considered car-dependent, requiring a vehicle for most errands, and walkable access to nearby amenities is limited.
10-bed community Rank #310 / 331Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 310th out of 331 homes in Arkansas for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arkansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arkansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 21 / 100 Rank #283 / 416Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 283rd out of 416 homes in Arkansas for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arkansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arkansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeIntermediate Care Facility For The Mentally Retarded
CountyCraighead
Business TypeCorporation – Non Profit
Certification TypeMedicaid
David E. Puryear Center is legally operated by The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas, Inc., and administered by Tijuana Smith.
Medicaid
10 units
Total beds
10 units
Accept Medicaid
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Fax870-931-3818
Pets not allowed
Minimum Age18
Specific ProgramsDevelopmental Services, Adult Development, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Screening, Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Services, Diagnostic & Resource Center, The Academy, EIDT/Preschool
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3.6 miles from city center
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The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.
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| David E. Puryear Center | AL RESC RC | Jonesboro | 10
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10
AR AVG
84
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#310 / 331 | No |
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AR AVG
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David E. Puryear Center is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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Frequently Asked Questions about David E. Puryear Center
Who is the owner of David E. Puryear Center?
David E. Puryear Center is legally operated by The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas, Inc., and administered by Tijuana Smith.
Is David E. Puryear Center in a walkable area?
David E. Puryear Center has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at David E. Puryear Center?
No, David E. Puryear Center has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of David E. Puryear Center?
Tijuana Smith is the administrator of David E. Puryear Center.
How many beds does David E. Puryear Center have?
David E. Puryear Center has 10 beds.
Are there photos of David E. Puryear Center?
Yes — there are 5 photos of David E. Puryear Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of David E. Puryear Center?
David E. Puryear Center is located at 2806 Fox Meadow Ln, Jonesboro, AR 72404.
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