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Nursing Home

Bear Creek Healthcare LLC

Nursing Home

Bear Creek Healthcare LLC

322 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, AR 71832 View map
Overview of Bear Creek Healthcare LLC

Experience the best of your golden years at Bear Creek Healthcare LLC, an idyllic retreat in Queen, AR, offering skilled nursing. A compassionate and well-trained team helps residents with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also features purposely designed spacious accommodations, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Providing holistic wellness, a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Healthy meals are important for residents’ wellness, so delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted to ease the financial burden. With its wide range of care and extensive amenities, the community makes a good option for a blissful retirement.

(870) 642-3562

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.
4/5
Arkansas average: 3.2/5
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.
4/5
Arkansas average: 2.9/5
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.
3/5
Arkansas average: 3.3/5
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.
3/5
Arkansas average: 3.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
5h 9m per day

This home provides 8% more nursing time per resident than the Arkansas average.

Arkansas average: 4h 45m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 24m per day 24m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 24m per day 2h 44m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 4m per day 3h 29m per day 3h 26m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 24m per day 16m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 131

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Arkansas average
Occupancy rate 39.1%
Residents per day (avg) 51
Occupancy rate
39.1%
Residents per day (avg)
51

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Medicaid

36% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.3M
Profit
$620.2K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9,331,929.00
Profit
$620,187.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.7M
29.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.0M
Total costs $8.7M
Bed community size
131-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 35 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Skilled Nursing Facility With Dual Certified Beds (medicaid/medicare)
County: Sevier

Additional licensing details

Business type: Limited Liability Company
CMS Certification Number: 45287
Certification type: XIX/XVIII

Ownership & operating entity

Bear Creek Healthcare LLC is legally operated by Bear Creek Healthcare LLC, and administrated by Deanna Prejean.

Type Of Units

Medicaid and Medicare
131 units
Total beds
131 units

Contact Information

Fax: 870-642-6207

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Dining Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Types of Care at Bear Creek Healthcare LLC

Nursing Home
Contact Bear Creek Healthcare LLC

Inspection History

In Arkansas, the Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care is authorized to conduct unannounced inspections and issue official quality of care reports for all senior living providers.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Arkansas average 4.2


Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations 20

Arkansas average 21.8

Citations per inspection
6.67

Arkansas average 5.32


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 20 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info Arkansas average: 0.4

0 serious citations More info Arkansas average: 0.2

20 moderate citations More info Arkansas average: 20.9

0 minor citations More info Arkansas average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Oct 17, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Oct 17, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Oct 17, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Jun 06, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Arkansas 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 Apr 2026

Bear Creek Healthcare LLC
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).

De Queen
131
39.1%
-45%
5.15
-51%
+10%
0
20
0
51
35
Parsons, Cathy
$8,7M
$2,7M
31.4%
45287
-
Crestpark Helena, LLC
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).

Helena (Helena)
100
34.6%
-51%
5.16
+186%
+10%
1
21
0
37
13
Crestpark Helena, Llc
-
-
-
45221
-
Crestpark Forrest City, LLC
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).

Forrest City
100
49.8%
-30%
4.50
-31%
-4%
0
33
0
41
2
Crestpark Forrest City, Llc
-
-
-
45219
-
Crestpark DeWitt, LLC
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).

DeWitt
70
57.5%
-19%
6.08
-13%
+30%
2
29
0
32
7
Crestpark Dewitt, Llc
$4,2M
$2,0M
47.4%
45177
Private/ Semi-Private Rooms
Auburn Hills Nursing 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).

Mountain Home
105
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0
-
13
Baxter County Nursing Facility, Inc.
-
-
-
-
Private Beds

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Address 322 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, AR 71832

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 75
Employees 66
Contractors 9
Staff to resident ratio 1.44:1
10% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average ratio: 1.61:1

Avg staff/day 28
Average shift 8.6 hours
8% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 21,782
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 2
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 40
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

7.7%

1,672 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant4004012,00591100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse140144,83791100%9.3
Speech Language Pathologist0228168897%6.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist4047398897%7.1
RN Director of Nursing1015006470%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014906167%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0114537582%6
Administrator2024505763%7.5
Dental Services Staff1014485763%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff1013604752%7.7
Registered Nurse2022822932%8.8
Physical Therapy Aide0112203842%5.8
Qualified Social Worker011992730%3.7
Medical Director011301011%3
Respiratory Therapy Technician011261719%1.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111533%5
Occupational Therapy Aide0111433%4.7
40 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
14 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 97%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 97%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 67%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 82%
2 Administrator
% of Days 63%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 63%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 52%
2 Registered Nurse
% of Days 32%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 42%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 30%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 11%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 19%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
52 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
3 residents (5.8%)
Medicaid
39 residents (75%)
Private pay or other
10 residents (19.2%)
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.

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. 6.4
16% better 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. 8.7
35% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 13.3

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Arkansas avg: 4.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.9%
14% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 11.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 6.2%
53% better 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 9.8%
35% better 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 7.4%
88% 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 3.6%
24% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
26% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
In line with Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.4%
122% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.5%
58% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 10.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.1%
In line with Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.0%
In line with Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 96.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.54
29% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.97

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 5.23
140% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 2.18

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Arkansas avg: 2.5 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 53.6%
34% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 80.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.0%
31% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 59.3%
24% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 77.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 29.7%
18% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 25.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 18.7%
36% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 13.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 3.6%
364% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 52.4%
In line with Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 31.8%
37% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 50.6%

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ARChoices

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Choices in Living Resource Center

Arkansas Choices in Living

Age 60+, Arkansas resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.

Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).

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

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited geographic availability.

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.

~$1,004/month (individual).

$9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).

No nursing home-level care requirement.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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