Total health inspections
5
Arkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Craighead Nursing Center
Nursing Home & Memory Care · Jonesboro, AR
Craighead Nursing Center
Nursing Home & Memory Care · 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 #57 / 330Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 330 homes in Arkansas. 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.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 #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 facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
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
Arkansas average 21.8
Citations per inspection
4.4
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 averageArkansas average: 0.4
Serious health citations
0
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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 averageArkansas 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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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 address of Craighead Nursing Center?
Craighead Nursing Center is located at 5101 Harrisburg Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72404.
What is the phone number of Craighead Nursing Center?
(870) 933-4535 will put you in contact with the team at Craighead Nursing Center.
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