Craighead Nursing Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Jonesboro, AR
Craighead Nursing Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Jonesboro, AR
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.
121-bed community Rank #58 / 331Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 1 / 100 Rank #394 / 416Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 394th 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.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeNursing Facility
CountyCraighead
Business TypeCounty Government
Certification TypeMedicaid
Craighead Nursing Center is legally operated by County Government, and administered by Penny Mcdaniel.
Medicaid
121 units
Total beds
121 units
Safety FeaturesWander Guard System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Penny McDaniel, Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Fax870-935-0554
Pets not allowed
Specific Programs24-Hour Skilled Nursing 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 Services
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.
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4.5 miles from city center
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Craighead Nursing Center is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Craighead Nursing Center
Who is the owner of Craighead Nursing Center?
Craighead Nursing Center is legally operated by County Government, and administered by Penny McDaniel.
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.
Are pets allowed at Craighead Nursing Center?
No, Craighead Nursing Center has a no-pet policy.
Is Craighead Nursing Center a government-operated facility?
Craighead Nursing Center is a government-operated nursing facility in AR.
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 6 photos of Craighead Nursing Center in the photo gallery on this page.
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