Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (57% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Operating 140 beds in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Randolph County Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility on Camp Road. The home is owned by David Jansen, operated by the County Government, and administered by Paula Swift. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families different options for covering care costs.
The facility operates at 92% occupancy. Residents stay an average of about 503 days, with a population that leans more toward longer-term nursing care than short-term rehabilitation. Rehabilitation services are available. Nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 29 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses, nursing assistants, and licensed practical nurses provide that support, and the staffing structure shows the facility’s commitment to care.
State inspections have identified recurring themes involving food safety, infection control practices, and communication with residents and families regarding health changes. Those areas remain important parts of the facility’s operations and oversight.
The neighborhood’s Walk Score is 48. Some nearby services can be reached by walking, but most trips around Pocahontas require transportation. Visiting family members need a vehicle to get around the area.
For families looking at nursing home options in rural Arkansas, Randolph County Nursing Home provides a county-operated setting with stable staffing levels and a focus on longer-term resident care. Taking a tour provides a closer look at the daily environment and provides an opportunity to ask questions about care practices and operations.
Randolph County Nursing Home is legally operated by County Government, and administered by Paula Swift.
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
| 18 | 21 | This facility has 14% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas nursing home (18 vs. AR avg 21).↓ 14% better |
State average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
State average 21.8
State average 5.32
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: 0.4
State 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
2,840 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 102 | 3 | 105 | 32,921 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 6,380 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,398 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,495 | 69 | 75% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 933 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 846 | 63 | 68% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 3 | 0 | 3 | 810 | 83 | 90% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 626 | 64 | 70% | 6.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 589 | 71 | 77% | 4.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 537 | 63 | 68% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 532 | 66 | 72% | 8.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 61 | 66% | 8.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 60 | 65% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 53 | 58% | 9.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 475 | 61 | 66% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 375 | 64 | 70% | 5.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 262 | 54 | 59% | 4.9 |
| Feeding Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 144 | 41 | 45% | 3.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 15 | 16% | 4.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 7 | 8% | 5.6 |
| Other Physician | 4 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 19 | 21% | 1.7 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 13% | 1.1 |
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.
57% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
43% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Randolph County Nursing Home from 2013–2024, 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.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (57% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pocahontas's city center to Randolph County Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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#266 / 416 | Miss Ion Interests Committee Inc | $11.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$9.4M
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#32 / 184 | $7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#4 / 184 | 65.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
65.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
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#18 / 184 | 45441 | ||||
| Legacy Heights Nursing Home | NH RC SNF | Russellville (West 12Th Street) | 107
Facility
107
AR AVG
84
Rank
#104 / 329 |
76.6%
Facility
76.6%
AR AVG
65.7
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#58 / 165 | +17% | 6.10
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6.10
AR AVG
4.67
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$27.3k
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#1 / 189 | 17
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17
AR AVG
21.8
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#59 / 188 | 4.3
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4.3
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5.3
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24
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24
AR AVG
34
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#266 / 416 | Ginger Dixon | $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.4M
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#75 / 184 | $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$3.4M
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#62 / 184 | 48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
37.9%
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#59 / 184 | 45410 | ||||
| Shiloh Health and Rehab | NH RC SNF | Springdale (Bethel Heights) | 140
Facility
140
AR AVG
84
Rank
#18 / 329 |
49.3%
Facility
49.3%
AR AVG
65.7
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#135 / 165 | -25% | 4.23
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4.23
AR AVG
4.67
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$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
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#1 / 189 | 14
Facility
14
AR AVG
21.8
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#37 / 188 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#76 / 188 | - | 69 | - |
23
Facility
23
AR AVG
34
Rank
#271 / 416 | Denny Ledford | $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#116 / 184 | $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#95 / 184 | 52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#40 / 184 | 45427 | ||||
| Wood-Lawn Heights | NH AL IL PC SNF | Batesville (College Heights Addition) | 159
Facility
159
AR AVG
84
Rank
#6 / 329 |
64.8%
Facility
64.8%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#95 / 165 | -1% | 4.66
Facility
4.66
AR AVG
4.67
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#73 / 184 | +72% | 0% | $12.7k
Facility
$12.7k
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#154 / 189 | 13
Facility
13
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#33 / 188 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#58 / 188 | 2 | 103 | - |
34
Facility
34
AR AVG
34
Rank
#202 / 416 | Laurie Herron | $12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#35 / 184 | $6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#31 / 184 | 49%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
49%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#74 / 184 | 45317 | ||||
| Randolph County Nursing Home | NH SNF | Pocahontas | 140
Facility
140
AR AVG
84
Rank
#18 / 329 |
92.1%
Facility
92.1%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#7 / 165 | +40% | 5.48
Facility
5.48
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#25 / 184 | +63% | +17% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 189 | 16
Facility
16
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#51 / 188 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#44 / 188 | - | 129 | - |
48
Facility
48
AR AVG
34
Rank
#108 / 416 | David Jansen | $15.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$15.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#20 / 184 | $9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#2 / 184 | 64.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
64.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#17 / 184 | 45443 |
Randolph County Nursing Home is legally operated by County Government, and administered by Paula Swift.
Randolph County Nursing Home has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Randolph County Nursing Home's occupancy is 92%.
No, Randolph County Nursing Home has a no-pet policy.
Randolph County Nursing Home is a government-operated nursing facility in AR.
Paula Swift is the administrator of Randolph County Nursing Home.
Randolph County Nursing Home has 140 beds.
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