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Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has truly mastered the art of creating a pleasant and carefree living experience for its cherished residents. They offer a range of specialized services, including long-term care, respite care, and short-term rehabilitation, ensuring that each resident receives the individualized attention they deserve. Their state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym is equipped with the latest advancements, ensuring that residents receive the best possible therapy to regain their strength and independence. And with physician services available round the clock, you can have peace of mind knowing that expert medical attention is always just a stone’s throw away.
The entire facility is wheelchair accessible, making it a breeze to navigate for residents with mobility challenges. They offer an array of social services, daily activities, and engaging events that cater to residents’ interests and passions. Whether it’s art classes, music therapy, or lively social gatherings, there’s always something exciting happening to keep spirits high. Good Shepherd also takes great pride in offering a dining experience that’s nothing short of extraordinary. From delectable gourmet creations to comforting home-style favorites, every meal is a feast for the senses.
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
54% of new residents, often for short stays.
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
+41% 
-9% +6% Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
+14% +2% +33% Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Hospice Care
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
-38% +32% +32% Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Hospice Care
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
+74% -16% -17% Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
-66% -15% +26% 
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7.4 miles from city center — 0.95 miles to nearest hospital (Arkansas Heart Hospital)
3001 Aldersgate Rd, Little Rock, AR 72205
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 10.6 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 8.2 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 80 | 7.6 | No |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 80 | 0 | 80 | 17,347 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 0 | 24 | 9,296 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,682 | 78 | 86% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,383 | 66 | 73% | 7.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,074 | 71 | 78% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 1 | 3 | 760 | 75 | 82% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 611 | 47 | 52% | 10.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 534 | 69 | 76% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 514 | 69 | 76% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 494 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 475 | 61 | 67% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 467 | 65 | 71% | 7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 347 | 62 | 68% | 5.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 77 | 39 | 43% | 2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 62 | 24 | 26% | 2.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3% | 7.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
Arkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
29 of 35 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 35 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 35 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
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100% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 0.4
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100% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 0.2
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Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.4
43% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 7.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.2
54% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 13.3
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
3.7%
68% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 11.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
6.4%
52% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 13.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
8.4%
44% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 15.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.6%
16% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.1%
50% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.7%
74% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.5%
In line with Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.6%
In line with Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 96.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.93
53% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 1.97
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.40
82% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 2.18
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.2%
14% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 80.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
74.2%
In line with Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 77.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.0%
13% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 25.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.0%
42% better than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 13.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.4%
86% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
25.4%
53% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
42.2%
17% worse than Arkansas average
Arkansas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Historical financial and operational data for Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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