Arkansas State Veterans Home
Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville is a trusted senior living community in John Ashley Drive, North Little Rock, AR, providing long-term care. The community also features physical, occupational, and speech therapy to improve seniors’ well-being. A team of competent and highly trained professionals delivers top-notch care and assistance around the clock for seniors to thrive and live to their potential.
Enrich your best years with a full slate of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight your interests and strengths. As a state-owned community, Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville ensures military veterans experience a glorious retirement. The community also provides hospice care to guide seniors every step of the way. Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville accepts military veterans with an honorable discharge, their spouses, and seniors in need of extra assistance.
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Total hours from contractors
24,226 contractor hours this quarter
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 91 | 128 | 27,257 | 92 | 100% | 6.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 40 | 44 | 8,744 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 9 | 12 | 2,481 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 486 | 56 | 61% | 8.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 481 | 63 | 68% | 7.4 |
| Feeding Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 55 | 60% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 424 | 54 | 59% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 421 | 54 | 59% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 420 | 55 | 60% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 411 | 53 | 58% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 221 | 44 | 48% | 4.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 181 | 31 | 34% | 5.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 12 | 13% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 8 | 9% | 3.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 12% | 1.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 5% | 2 |
128 Certified Nursing Assistant
44 Licensed Practical Nurse
12 Registered Nurse
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
1 Feeding Assistant
2 Administrator
1 Nurse Practitioner
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
1 Mental Health Service Worker
1 Dietitian
2 Speech Language Pathologist
3 Physical Therapy Aide
1 Medical Director
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
3 Qualified Social Worker
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.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
Short-stay resident measures
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Arkansas State Veterans Home from 2019–2022, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 2022 — the home's most recent complete cost report, an older period than most facilities report.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Donald Johnson serves as the Administrator of the Arkansas Veterans Home at Fayetteville, a Medicare and Medicaid certified long-term care facility providing skilled nursing, rehab, hospice, and respite care. He oversees the facility under the supervision of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring quality care and support for veterans.
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2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from North Little Rock's city center to Arkansas State Veterans Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level D or higher — meaning actual harm occurred or residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Arkansas average is: 46.0% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Arkansas State Veterans Home | NH HOS RC SNF | North Little Rock (North Oaks) | 96
Facility
96
AR AVG
84
Rank
#146 / 329 |
87.1%
Facility
87.1%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#18 / 165 | +33% | 6.24
Facility
6.24
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#7 / 183 | +8% | +34% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 188 | 17
Facility
17
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#59 / 187 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#119 / 187 | - | 84 | - |
16
Facility
16
AR AVG
35
Rank
#305 / 393 | Phoua Lee | $12.5M*Fiscal year ending 2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $6.0M*Fiscal year ending 2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 48.5%*Fiscal year ending 2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 45462 | ||||
| Legacy Heights Nursing Home | NH RC SNF | Russellville | 107
Facility
107
AR AVG
84
Rank
#104 / 329 |
76.6%
Facility
76.6%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#58 / 165 | +17% | 6.10
Facility
6.10
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#11 / 183 | -52% | +31% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 188 | 17
Facility
17
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#59 / 187 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#58 / 187 | - | 82 | - |
24
Facility
24
AR AVG
35
Rank
#266 / 393 | Ginger Dixon | $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.1M
Rank
#72 / 177 | $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$4.1M
Rank
#52 / 177 | 48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
46%
Rank
#45 / 177 | 45410 | ||||
| Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville | NH HOS | Fayetteville | 90
Facility
90
AR AVG
84
Rank
#159 / 329 |
64.0%
Facility
64.0%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#102 / 165 | -3% | 6.92
Facility
6.92
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#3 / 183 | +56% | +48% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 188 | 42
Facility
42
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#183 / 187 | 10.5
Facility
10.5
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#183 / 187 | - | 58 | - |
61
Facility
61
AR AVG
35
Rank
#44 / 393 | State Of Arkansas | $8.2M*Fiscal year ending 2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $4.5M*Fiscal year ending 2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 55%*Fiscal year ending 2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 45417 | ||||
| The Springs of Brinkley | NH SNF | Brinkley (Mccrory) | 116
Facility
116
AR AVG
84
Rank
#79 / 329 |
41.3%
Facility
41.3%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#147 / 165 | -37% | 3.95
Facility
3.95
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#167 / 183 | +78% | -16% | $22.3k
Facility
$22.3k
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#165 / 188 | 25
Facility
25
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#134 / 187 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#88 / 187 | 1 | 48 | - |
36
Facility
36
AR AVG
35
Rank
#190 / 393 | - | $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$9.1M
Rank
#159 / 177 | $2.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$2.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$4.1M
Rank
#169 / 177 | 39.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
39.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
46%
Rank
#148 / 177 | 45430 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Arkansas State Veterans Home
What neighborhood is Arkansas State Veterans Home in?
Arkansas State Veterans Home is in the North Oaks neighborhood of North Little Rock.
Is Arkansas State Veterans Home in a walkable area?
Arkansas State Veterans Home has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at Arkansas State Veterans Home?
Arkansas State Veterans Home's occupancy is 95.1%.
Are pets allowed at Arkansas State Veterans Home?
No, Arkansas State Veterans Home has a no-pet policy.
Is Arkansas State Veterans Home a government-operated facility?
Arkansas State Veterans Home is a government-operated nursing facility.
Are there photos of Arkansas State Veterans Home?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Arkansas State Veterans Home in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Arkansas State Veterans Home?
Arkansas State Veterans Home is located at 2401 John Ashley Dr, North Little Rock, AR 72114.
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