Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (63% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Hudson Memorial Nursing Home, located in El Dorado, Arkansas, is devoted to delivering outstanding care to its residents. As a skilled nursing facility, Hudson Memorial provides various services, including short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The compassionate team at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home, led by dedicated professionals, focuses on creating a supportive and comforting environment for senior residents.
The facility’s mission centers around guaranteeing the utmost care for Union County and the surrounding regions. With personalized care plans and a commitment to fostering a sense of community, they strive to enhance the overall quality of life for each individual entrusted to their care. Whether facilitating recovery or offering a nurturing home for long-term residents, Hudson Memorial Nursing Home is dedicated to upholding the well-being and dignity of each individual within their care.
Hudson Memorial Nursing Home is legally operated by County Government, and administered by Carolyn Merritt.
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
| 24 | 21 | This facility has 14% more total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas nursing home (24 vs. AR avg 21).↑ 14% worse |
Arkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Arkansas average 21.8
Arkansas average 5.32
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 14 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Arkansas average: 0.4
Arkansas 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
334 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 4 | 51 | 12,455 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 27 | 2 | 29 | 8,832 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,474 | 88 | 96% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 | 0 | 3 | 574 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 1 | 2 | 516 | 69 | 75% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 402 | 65 | 71% | 6.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 296 | 37 | 40% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 216 | 28 | 30% | 7.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 94 | 66 | 72% | 1.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 23 | 25% | 1.1 |
| Occupational Therapist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 11% | 2.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 10% | 1.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1.2 |
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.
26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
63% of new residents, often for short stays.
11% 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
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Hudson Memorial Nursing Home from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (63% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from El Dorado's city center to Hudson Memorial Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.27 miles to nearest hospital (South Arkansas Regional Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the AR Dept. of Human Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center, LLC | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | El Dorado | 101
Facility
101
AR AVG
84
Rank
#129 / 329 |
69.3%
Facility
69.3%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#80 / 165 | +5% | 4.32
Facility
4.32
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#130 / 191 | +5% | -8% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 196 | 19
Facility
19
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#81 / 195 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#148 / 195 | - | 70 | - |
59
Facility
59
AR AVG
34
Rank
#56 / 416 | David Lewis | $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#103 / 189 | $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#109 / 189 | 41.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
41.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#106 / 189 | 45182 | ||||
| Timberlane Health & Rehab | NH MC RC SNF | El Dorado | 106
Facility
106
AR AVG
84
Rank
#105 / 329 |
84.2%
Facility
84.2%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#32 / 165 | +28% | 4.51
Facility
4.51
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#104 / 191 | -21% | -3% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 196 | 14
Facility
14
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#40 / 195 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#8 / 195 | - | 89 | A+ |
33
Facility
33
AR AVG
34
Rank
#214 / 416 | Robin Looney | $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#45 / 189 | $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#77 / 189 | 42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#164 / 189 | 45416 | ||||
| Oak Ridge Health & Rehab | NH MC RC SNF | El Dorado | 180
Facility
180
AR AVG
84
Rank
#2 / 329 |
85.0%
Facility
85.0%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#25 / 165 | +29% | 4.33
Facility
4.33
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#130 / 191 | +39% | -7% | $74.8k
Facility
$74.8k
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#191 / 196 | 20
Facility
20
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#89 / 195 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#91 / 195 | 1 | 153 | A+ |
7
Facility
7
AR AVG
34
Rank
#351 / 416 | Sandra Mancell | $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#111 / 189 | $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#113 / 189 | 46.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
46.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#93 / 189 | 45271 | ||||
| The Springs of El Dorado Health & Rehabilitation | NH | El Dorado | 122
Facility
122
AR AVG
84
Rank
#53 / 329 |
64.5%
Facility
64.5%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#97 / 165 | -2% | 4.78
Facility
4.78
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#61 / 191 | +76% | +2% | $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 | 1 | 79 | - |
11
Facility
11
AR AVG
34
Rank
#332 / 416 | Kaparah Ventures LLC | $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#140 / 189 | $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#137 / 189 | 41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#95 / 189 | 45275 | ||||
| Hudson Memorial Nursing Home | NH SNF | El Dorado | 108
Facility
108
AR AVG
84
Rank
#102 / 329 |
55.6%
Facility
55.6%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#123 / 165 | -15% | 4.17
Facility
4.17
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#148 / 191 | -10% | -11% | $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 | - | 60 | A+ |
58
Facility
58
AR AVG
34
Rank
#60 / 416 | Union County | $5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#167 / 189 | $3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#147 / 189 | 59.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
59.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#25 / 189 | 45214 |
Hudson Memorial Nursing Home is located in El Dorado, Arkansas.
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Hudson Memorial Nursing Home is legally operated by County Government, and administered by Carolyn Merritt.
Hudson Memorial Nursing Home has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Hudson Memorial Nursing Home's occupancy is 56%.
No, Hudson Memorial Nursing Home has a no-pet policy.
Hudson Memorial Nursing Home is a government-operated nursing facility in AR.
Carolyn Merritt is the administrator of Hudson Memorial Nursing Home.
Hudson Memorial Nursing Home has 108 beds.
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