Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (51% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Experience the best of your golden years at Bear Creek Healthcare, 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.
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC is legally operated by Bear Creek Healthcare LLC, and administered by Deanna Prejean.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AR Average | vs. AR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 31 | 21 | This facility has 48% more total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas assisted living residence (31 vs. AR avg 21).↑ 48% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 10.3 | 7 | This facility has 47% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arkansas assisted living residence (10.3 vs. AR avg 7).↑ 47% worse |
State average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
State average 21.8
State 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.
State average: 0.4
State average: 0.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,517 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 34 | 0 | 34 | 11,104 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,256 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 790 | 64 | 70% | 10.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 750 | 88 | 96% | 5.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 580 | 78 | 85% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 515 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 501 | 66 | 72% | 7.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 61 | 66% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 61 | 66% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 445 | 58 | 63% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 383 | 62 | 67% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 284 | 42 | 46% | 6.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 13 | 14% | 3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 20 | 22% | 1.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 3% | 4.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 3% | 4.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
51% of new residents, often for short stays.
36% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Bear Creek Healthcare LLC from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (51% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from De Queen's city center to Bear Creek Healthcare LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.
| Hillcrest Home | NH SNF | Harrison | 110
Facility
110
AR AVG
84
Rank
#92 / 331 |
79.1%
Facility
79.1%
AR AVG
65.9
Rank
#50 / 167 | +20% | 5.97
Facility
5.97
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#18 / 191 | +72% | +28% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 196 | 7
Facility
7
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#8 / 195 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#3 / 195 | - | 87 | - |
24
Facility
24
AR AVG
34
Rank
#266 / 416 | Miss Ion Interests Committee Inc | $11.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$11.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#33 / 189 | $7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#4 / 189 | 65.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
65.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#18 / 189 | 45441 | ||||
| Legacy Heights Nursing Home | NH RC SNF | Russellville (West 12Th Street) | 107
Facility
107
AR AVG
84
Rank
#106 / 331 |
76.6%
Facility
76.6%
AR AVG
65.9
Rank
#59 / 167 | +16% | 6.10
Facility
6.10
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#13 / 191 | -52% | +31% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 196 | 17
Facility
17
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#62 / 195 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#60 / 195 | - | 82 | A+ |
24
Facility
24
AR AVG
34
Rank
#266 / 416 | Ginger Dixon | $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#77 / 189 | $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#63 / 189 | 48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#60 / 189 | 45410 | ||||
| Shiloh Health and Rehab | NH RC SNF | Springdale (Bethel Heights) | 140
Facility
140
AR AVG
84
Rank
#18 / 331 |
49.3%
Facility
49.3%
AR AVG
65.9
Rank
#137 / 167 | -25% | 4.23
Facility
4.23
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#148 / 191 | -60% | -9% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 196 | 14
Facility
14
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#40 / 195 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#79 / 195 | - | 69 | - |
23
Facility
23
AR AVG
34
Rank
#271 / 416 | Denny Ledford | $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#121 / 189 | $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#97 / 189 | 52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#41 / 189 | 45427 | ||||
| Wood-Lawn Heights | NH AL IL PC SNF | Batesville (College Heights Addition) | 159
Facility
159
AR AVG
84
Rank
#6 / 331 |
64.8%
Facility
64.8%
AR AVG
65.9
Rank
#96 / 167 | -2% | 4.66
Facility
4.66
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#77 / 191 | +72% | 0% | $12.7k
Facility
$12.7k
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#160 / 196 | 13
Facility
13
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#36 / 195 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#60 / 195 | 2 | 103 | - |
34
Facility
34
AR AVG
34
Rank
#202 / 416 | Laurie Herron | $12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#36 / 189 | $6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#32 / 189 | 49%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
49%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#75 / 189 | 45317 | ||||
| Bear Creek Healthcare LLC | NH | De Queen | 131
Facility
131
AR AVG
84
Rank
#47 / 331 |
36.2%
Facility
36.2%
AR AVG
65.9
Rank
#152 / 167 | -45% | 5.15
Facility
5.15
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#40 / 191 | -23% | +10% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 196 | 20
Facility
20
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#89 / 195 | 6.7
Facility
6.7
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#154 / 195 | - | 47 | - |
35
Facility
35
AR AVG
34
Rank
#193 / 416 | Cathy Parsons | $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#96 / 189 | $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#161 / 189 | 55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#180 / 189 | 45287 |
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC's occupancy is 36%.
No, Bear Creek Healthcare LLC has a no-pet policy.
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC is registered as a for-profit in AR.
Deanna Prejean is the administrator of Bear Creek Healthcare LLC.
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC has 131 beds.
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC is located at 322 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, AR 71832.
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