Total health inspections
5
Arkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Craighead Nursing Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Jonesboro, AR
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Craighead Nursing Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Jonesboro, AR
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 26th out of 182 homes in Arkansas. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 26th out of 182 homes in Arkansas. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 26m per day
Rank #26 / 182Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 182 homes in Arkansas. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Arkansas average, with a ranking across 182 Arkansas SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Arkansas avg
+14%
Standout metric
Weekend Total Nursing is +15% above state avg
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
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4h 1m per day | ▲ 15% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
Types of Care at Craighead Nursing Center
Skilled Nursing
121-bed community Rank #59 / 330Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 330 homes in Arkansas. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arkansas SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 #397 / 419Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 397th out of 419 homes in Arkansas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arkansas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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 administrated 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
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Fax870-935-0554
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 ServicesYes
Food DescriptionSelective menu with a la carte options.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
22
Rank #107 / 187Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th out of 187 homes in Arkansas. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Arkansas State average, with a ranking across all 187 AR SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Arkansas average 21.8
Citations per inspection
4.4
Rank #67 / 187Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 187 homes in Arkansas. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Arkansas mean across 187 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Arkansas average 5.32
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 22 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 0.4
Serious health citations
0
100% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Apr 08, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jul 11, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jul 11, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 11, 2024
Corrected
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.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.6
25% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 7.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.8
41% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 13.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.2%
49% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 11.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.9%
49% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 13.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.3%
28% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 15.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.4%
37% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
54% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
30% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 1.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.6%
29% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 1.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.5%
39% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 10.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.3%
5% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.7%
In line with Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 96.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
65.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
65.3%
19% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 80.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
10.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
10.3%
574% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
33.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
33.3%
57% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 77.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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4.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Jonesboro's city center to Craighead Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.81 miles to nearest hospital (Lice Clinics of America - Jonesboro)
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Jonesboro | 136 | - | - | 4.31 | +61% | -8% | $0 | 14 | 2.8 | - | 115 | - | 15 | Isaac Gutman | $12.1M | $5.0M | 41.1% | 45134 | ||||
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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Jonesboro | 110 | 80.9% | +13% | 4.35 | -74% | -7% | $7.4k | 25 | 5.0 | 1 | 89 | A+ | 20 | Mark Hahn | $12.5M | $4.6M | 36.9% | 45380 | ||||
| Craighead Nursing Center |
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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).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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Jonesboro | 121 | - | - | 5.43 | - | +16% | $0 | - | - | - | 84 | A+ | 1 | County Government | - | - | - | 04A158 | ||||
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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).
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
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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).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Craighead Nursing Center
Who is the owner of Craighead Nursing Center?
The legal owner and operator of Craighead Nursing Center is County Government.
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.
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.
What is the phone number of Craighead Nursing Center?
(870) 933-4535 will put you in contact with the team at Craighead Nursing Center.
What county is Craighead Nursing Center located in?
Craighead Nursing Center is in Craighead County.
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