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Zimmerman Nursing Home, Inc. | Nursing Home in Arkansas

Overview of Zimmerman Nursing Home, INC.

Live without worries at Zimmerman Nursing Home, Inc., a distinct community in Carlisle, AR, offering nursing care. The community has 41 specially designed and secure accommodations, ensuring older adults are comfortable and safe. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly trained team helping with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock.

Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is committed to improving residents’ well-being, providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art amenities.

(870) 552-7449

41-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 26 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeNursing Facility

CountyLonoke

Business TypeLimited Liability Company

Zimmerman Nursing Home, Inc. is legally operated by Greystone Nursing and Rehab, LLC.

Private Pay

41 units

Total beds

41 units

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Dining Services

Social and Recreational Activities

Types of Care at Zimmerman Nursing Home, Inc.

Nursing Home

ARChoices

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability

General Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($7/meal) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day services ($60/day)

Choices in Living Resource Center

Arkansas Choices in Living

Age 60+

General Arkansas resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Benefits

Care coordination Limited respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation assistance (~5 trips/month)

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+

General Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.

Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).

Benefits

Personal care (~5 hours/day) Medication management Nursing Activities Transportation

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited geographic availability.

Benefits

Primary/preventive care Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

Age —

General Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual

Asset Limits $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).

No nursing home-level care requirement.

Benefits

Personal care (~4-6 hours/day) Homemaker services (e.g., meal prep)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL

Asset Limits Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

0.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Carlisle's city center to Zimmerman Nursing Home, Inc.'s address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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5 facilities compared · CMS & AR Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Bear Creek Healthcare LLC		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).	De Queen	131	39.1%	-45%	5.15				-51%	+10%	0	20	6.7	51	35	Parsons, Cathy	$9.3M	$2.7M	29.3%	45287
Crestpark Forrest City, LLC		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).	Forrest City	140	49.8%	-30%	4.50				-31%	-4%	0	33	6.6	41	2	Crestpark Forrest City, Llc	-	-	-	45219
Crestpark DeWitt, LLC		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).	Dewitt	96	57.5%	-19%	6.08				-13%	+30%	2	29	9.7	32	7	Crestpark Dewitt, Llc	$4.3M	$2.0M	46.1%	45177
Zimmerman Nursing Home, Inc.	-	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).	Carlisle	41	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0	0.0	-	26	Greystone Nursing And Rehab, Llc	-	-	-	-
Auburn Hills Nursing 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).	Mountain Home	105	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0	0.0	-	13	Baxter County Nursing Facility, Inc.	-	-	-	-

Bear Creek Healthcare LLC

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH

Community:Location: De Queen

Bed Count: 131

Occupancy: 39.1%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -45%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 5.1

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-51%

Staffing vs State Avg: +10%

Citations: 20

Citations per Inspection: 6.7

Avg Residents/Day: 50.70

Operator: Parsons, Cathy

Home Revenue: $9,331,929.00

Payroll Costs: $2,730,666.00

Payroll %: 29.3%

CCN: 45287

Crestpark Forrest City, LLC

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH

Community:Location: Forrest City

Bed Count: 140

Occupancy: 49.8%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -30%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 4.5

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-31%

Staffing vs State Avg: -4%

Citations: 33

Citations per Inspection: 6.6

Avg Residents/Day: 40.80

Operator: Crestpark Forrest City, Llc

CCN: 45219

Crestpark DeWitt, LLC

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH

Community:Location: Dewitt

Bed Count: 96

Occupancy: 57.5%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -19%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 6.1

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-13%

Staffing vs State Avg: +30%

Number of Fines: 2

Citations: 29

Citations per Inspection: 9.7

Avg Residents/Day: 31.70

Operator: Crestpark Dewitt, Llc

Home Revenue: $4,302,930.00

Payroll Costs: $1,982,565.00

Payroll %: 46.1%

CCN: 45177

Zimmerman Nursing Home, Inc.

Type of care: NH

Community:Location: Carlisle

Bed Count: 41

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Operator: Greystone Nursing And Rehab, Llc

Auburn Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation

Type of care: NH

Community:Location: Mountain Home

Bed Count: 105

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Operator: Baxter County Nursing Facility, Inc.

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