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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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 91st out of 166 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.
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
| 3h 20m per day |
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
61% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% 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.
Rank #20 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 166 homes in Arkansas. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Arkansas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Similar to the Arkansas average: 71.3%Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation is administrated by Heather Allen.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arkansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 56 | 21 | This facility has 167% more total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas nursing home (56 vs. AR avg 21).↑ 167% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 14 | 5.3 | This facility has 164% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arkansas nursing home (14 vs. AR avg 5.3).↑ 164% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated deficiencies in medication administration, activities of daily living (especially nail care), infection control, and food service. The most recent inspection on October 29, 2024, cited two medication administration errors posing minimal harm, while earlier surveys documented multiple deficiencies including 18 in August 2024 related to care planning, wound care, and infection prevention. Complaint investigations in December 2023 substantiated unsafe incontinent care causing a resident fall and delayed fracture treatment.
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.
4.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Jonesboro's city center to Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.
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| Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation |
NH 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. | Jonesboro | 152 | 87.6% | +23% | 4.45 | -44% | -5% | $0 | 50 | 5.6 | - | 111 | - | 10 | Steven Larson | $20.5M | $6.5M | 31.7% | 45327 |
The legal owner and operator of Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation is JBNC, Inc..
Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation's occupancy is 73%.
Heather Allen is the administrator of Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation.
Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation has 152 beds.
Yes — there are 17 photos of Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation in the photo gallery on this page.
Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation is located at 5504 E Johnson Ave.
(870) 932-3271 will put you in contact with the team at Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation.
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