Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little Rock

Location & what’s nearby

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Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

Quality measures — how residents actually fare

Quality-measure stars summarize outcomes CMS tracks from the assessments each home submits — avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, unplanned weight loss, and long-term antipsychotic use. Because the underlying data is self-reported, weigh a high score against the independent inspection record. Long-stay = permanent residents; short-stay = rehab and post-hospital stays.

Short-stay rehab — if you are coming here from a hospital

Arriving from a hospital right now? Read the discharge guide → — your appeal rights, how to slow a rushed discharge, and what to ask about the numbers below.

Therapy staffing: this home’s payroll records show 0.16 therapist hours per resident per day in 2026Q1 — more than 15% of the 13,892 homes that report any therapy hours at all.

Weekend therapy: weekend therapy hours are 16% of this home’s weekday level — it runs some therapy at the weekend, at a lower level than on weekdays. The median home that reports therapy runs 13% — weekday-focused therapy is the industry norm, not a shortfall. But recovery does not pause on a Saturday: ask what the weekend actually looks like here.

This section is about rehab stays, not living here. Most of this page — the stars, the quality measures, the inspection record — describes the home the way a permanent resident experiences it. These figures describe the short Medicare stay after a hospital discharge: a hip, a stroke, a bad infection, six weeks and home. They are different residents, different staff, often a different wing. Therapy hours are per resident in the building, not per rehab patient — the count includes every long-stay resident, and they mostly get no therapy at all. So a home with a small rehab wing inside a large nursing population reads low here even if its rehab patients get plenty of therapy, and a mostly-rehab home reads high. Use it to compare homes doing similar work, ask what a rehab resident actually gets in a day, and remember that CMS does not publish therapy minutes per patient — nobody does.

Staffing

How full it usually is: this home is certified for 96 beds and averages 87.7 residents a day — about 91% occupied, or roughly 8 beds typically open. It runs fairly full. This is a CMS average, not live availability — no public source publishes real-time vacancies, and a home can be full the day you call. Confirm with the home, and if you need a Medicaid bed specifically, ask about that separately: a home with open beds may still not have an open Medicaid bed.

Against a benchmark — not a legal minimum. In May 2024 CMS finalized the first federal staffing floor for nursing homes: 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours and 2.45 nurse-aide hours. Its hour requirements never took effect and are no longer on the books. Homes had until 2026 (2027 if rural) to comply, and that deadline never arrived: a federal court vacated the hour requirements in April 2025 (CMS has appealed), Congress then barred enforcement until 2034, and CMS formally repealed them by rule effective February 2026. This home is not required to meet these numbers, and is not violating anything by missing them. We still show the comparison because the figures are CMS’s own published estimate of adequate staffing, which makes them a useful yardstick — but they are our benchmark, not federal law: this home’s total nurse staffing of 5.06 hrs/resident/day is at or above the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 0.47 is below the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 3.48 is at or above the 2.45-hour aide benchmark. What federal law does require today is unchanged: “sufficient” nursing staff for residents’ needs and an RN on duty at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week (42 CFR 483.35). Those are judged by inspectors on site, not by these averages, so read this comparison alongside the inspection record rather than as a pass/fail.

Weekend coverage: total nurse staffing is 4.44 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 5.31 on weekdays — 17% thinner on weekends. RN hours go from 0.53 to 0.31 per resident-day. (Payroll-based daily records; the national median home is 15% thinner on weekends.)

This home’s total nursing-staff turnover of 62% is well above the national median of 45%.

Payroll-based (PBJ) staffing hours, as reported for Jan–Mar 2026 (CMS PBJ CY2026Q1) — the most recent quarter CMS has published, so they can lag a change of operator or staffing agency. Higher is generally better. Registered-nurse coverage and weekend staffing are the numbers families most often overlook — an RN on site matters most when something goes wrong, and coverage usually thins on weekends. High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. One caveat: these are hours as reported, not adjusted for how sick or heavy-care this home’s residents are. CMS separately publishes a case-mix-adjusted view; we show the reported hours. A home caring for higher-acuity residents needs more hours to deliver the same care, so compare these figures against homes doing similar work, and read them next to the inspection record rather than alone.

Inspection trend

Deficiencies are fewer than at the previous inspection — improving. Fewer citations over time suggests a home is fixing problems; a rising count is a warning sign — though two surveys are a short record, and survey teams differ. These counts are from the standard annual health survey only; the full citation list below may also include findings from complaint investigations, so the two won’t always add up.

Inspection deficiencies

State health-inspection citations, most serious first. Each carries an F-code (the federal rule it cites, e.g. F-684 = quality of care) and a letter A–L marking how serious and how widespread the problem was — we translate that grid into the plain tiers shown here. Wording is the official federal description.

Each letter is a CMS scope-severity level; highlighted ones are where this home has citations. A–C = no harm found; D–F = potential for harm; G–I = actual harm; J–L = immediate jeopardy. Within each band the later letter is the more widespread finding (an isolated G is one resident; a widespread I is a pattern), so rightward and downward is worse.

16 citations, most serious first. The 10 most serious are shown; the remaining 6 are one tap away and print in full.

• Potential for harm · F2024-02-23 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — widespread
  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods stored in the freezer, refrigerator and dry storage area were covered, sealed and dated to minimize contamination for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; expired dairy products and food items were promptly removed / discarded on or before the expiration or use by date to prevent the growth of bacteria; dietary staff washed their hands between dirty and clean tasks and before handling clean equipment or contamination; meals from 8 of 8 kitchens; Hot food items were maintained at above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on the counter while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from the kitchen in Heroes Home #1, Heroes Home #2, Heroes Home #3, Heroes Home #4, Heroes Home #5 Heroes Home #6 Heroes Home #7 and #8, and hand hygiene was maintained during food service to minimize the risk of food borne illness in Heroes #4 and #6. These failed practices had the potential to affect 12 residents Heroes Home #1, 11 residents on…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2024-02-23 · tag F0558 — failed to accommodate residents' needs and preferences — pattern
  Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility to ensure a call light was in reach for 1 Resident #49. The findings are: Resident #49 diagnoses showed Dementia and Macular degeneration. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 2/15/24 showed a Staff Assessment of Mental Status (SAMS) documenting short- and long-term memory problems. The Resident requires substantial/maximum assistance with toileting and personal hygiene. The Resident is dependent on staff to put on or take off footwear. The care plan showed Resident #49 had an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) self-care performance deficit related to dementia. Staff are to encourage the resident to use the bell to call for assistance. On 02/20/24 at 11:26 AM, the Surveyor observed no call light in Resident #49's room. On 02/20/24 at 2:41 PM, the Surveyor observed no call light in Resident #49's room. On 02/21/24 at 11:09 AM, the Surveyor observed no call light in Resident #49's room. On 02/21/24 at 11:10 AM, the Surveyor asked Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #13 where is the resident's…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2024-02-23 · tag F0577 — pattern
  Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the 2023 survey results were located in the State Survey Binder, if. This failed practice had the potential to affect all sampled residents who chose to read the State Survey Binder. The findings are: On 02/20/24 at 02:07 PM, the Surveyor observed the State Survey Binder in Hero House #7 with the most recent survey in the book being a complaint on 9/22/2022. The most recent recertification survey was dated 12/09/2022. On 12/20/24 at 02:43 PM, the Surveyor did not observe a State Survey Binder in Hero House #8 readily available to residents and visitors. On 02/21/24 at 04:32 PM, the Surveyor asked the Administrator should each Hero House have a State Survey Binder readily available, and with the most current survey information, for residents and visitors to read? The Administrator said yes. The Administrator confirmed the most recent copy of the survey was not in the binder for Hero House #7 and the survey binder in Hero House #8 was not readily available. A document provided by the Director of Nurses on 2/22/24 at…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Ecited before2024-02-23 · tag F0677 — failed to help fully-dependent residents with daily care — pattern
  Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that 4 Resident's # 3, #26, #30, #75) of 19 sample mix residents had their nails cleaned and trimmed to promote good hygiene, cleanliness, and a sense of wellbeing. The findings are: On 02/20/2024 at 10:04 AM, surveyor observed Resident (#3) in room with ¼ inch nails on both hands with dark brown substance under jagged nails. On 2/20/2024 at 11:28 AM, surveyor observed Resident (#3) in room. Resident had long ¼ inch nails on both hands with brown substance under jagged nails on both hands. On 2/21/2024 at 10:04 AM, surveyor observed Resident (#3) in room. Resident had long ¼ inch nails on both hands with brown substance under jagged nails on both hands. On 2/21/2024 at 3:45 PM, surveyor interviewed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (#3) and asked how often is nail care performed. CNA #3 confirmed, on their shower days if needed. Who is responsible for making sure nail care is completed. CNA #3 confirmed, the CNAs are. The surveyor asked what negative outcome can occur from nails being left with brown…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2024-02-23 · tag F0689 — failed to keep residents free of avoidable accidents; supervise adequately — pattern
  Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on record review, interview, and observation, the facility failed to ensure an accident/hazard free environment was provided for 3 (#8, #45 and #56) residents in the case mix. This failed practice had the potential to affect 3 (#8, #49, #47) sampled ambulatory residents who resided in Unit 8. The facility also failed to ensure the residents were free of potential accidents and hazards, as evidenced by failure to ensure that all the end clips were in place on the Hoyer lift. This failed practice had the potential to affect 2 residents, (#26, and #59), of 2 sampled residents who reside in Cottage 1 and are dependent on a Hoyer Lift to transfer. The findings are: Resident (#8) had Diagnoses: Unspecified dementia, severe, with other behavioral disturbance, Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, severe, with agitation. On the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of December 21, 2023, the resident is identified as (Moderately Impaired) on the Staff Assessment for Mental Status. On 2/20/24 at 12:15 AM, the light fixture in Resident #8 ' s…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2024-02-23 · tag F0805 — failed to prepare food in a form residents can eat — pattern
  Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure pureed food items were blended to a smooth, lump-free consistency to minimize the risk of choking or other complications for residents who required pureed diets for 1 of 1 meal observed. This failed practice had the potential to affect 1 resident who received a puree diet. The findings are: 1. On 02/22/24 12:37 PM, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #11 placed a serving of corn into a blender, added milk and pureed. At 12:42 PM, she poured the pureed corn on a divided plate on the counter. The consistency of the corn was runny, not formed and not smooth. There were pieces of corn skin visible in the mixture. 2. On 02/22/24 at 12:52 PM, CNA #11 deboned servings of fried chicken and placed them into a blender, added gravy and pureed. At 12:56 PM, CNA #11 poured the pureed chicken in a divided plate. The consistency of the purees chicken was gritty and not smooth. There were pieces of chicken visible in the mixture. 3. On 02/22/24 at 01:03 PM, CNA #11 placed one serving of cornbread into a blender, added milk and pureed.…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2024-02-23 · tag F0921 — failed to keep a safe, functional, sanitary building — pattern
  Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a safe environment for 7 residents (#8, #11, 30, #32, #45, #47, #49) sampled residents living in Units 7&8. The findings are: 1) On 02/22/24 11:51 AM, the Surveyor surveyed cottages 7 and 8: a) Cottage 7 laundry room - chemical cabinet unlocked: a large amount of lint buildup was behind dryer, the lint pipe was not connected, releasing lint into the area behind the washer and dryer. Dirt, large white items, and a purple cigarette lighter were behind the washer, which sits beside the dryer. b) Cottage 8 laundry room - A significant amount of lint build-up was found on the floor and up the wall behind the dryer and washer. A camouflaged 912 bag was hanging over the back of the dryer. A magnifying screen was lying on the dryer. A broomlike handle, dirty mop head, brown cloth, brown stick were found behind the washer and dryer. 2) On 2/20/24 11:46 AM, Cottage 8 - Storage area unlocked with an e-cylinder sitting in just inside the doorway of the room with boxes, walkers, IV (intravenous) poles, accessible to all residents.…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2024-02-23 · tag F0684 — failed to provide proper treatment and quality of care — isolated
  Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that 1 Resident #3 in Cottage 1 had a change of condition or a e- interact completed when the resident was sent to the hospital. The findings are: 1. On 2/20/24 at 10:03 AM, surveyor noted a large hematoma to head with staples and dried blood on back of Resident #3's head. The Resident was unable to inform the nurse what happened. 2. On 2/21/24 at 11:28 AM, surveyor noted a large hematoma with staples to back of Resident #3's head. 3. On 2/21/24 at 1:56 PM, surveyor noted while performing record review resident had no change of condition or e-interact form completed only a note that triggered off the incident and accident form that had been done. 4. On 2/21/24 at 3:48 PM, surveyor interviewed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)#1, what should be completed when a resident has a change in their health. LPN#1 confirmed, a change of condition form or an e-interact form. Why is it important to fill this form out. LPN#1 confirmed, to let upper management and family know and the patient could get worse and suffer…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2024-02-23 · tag F0686 — failed to prevent and treat pressure sores (bedsores) — isolated
  Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observations, interview and record reviews, the facility failed to accurately complete weekly nursing assessment (body audit) by failing to document redness to the buttock of 1 sampled Resident (#44) of 8 Residents in Homes 5 and 6 who skin audit completed by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #2. This failed practice had the potential to cause further skin breakdown to Resident 44. The Findings are: According to Quarterly Minimum Data Set with Assessment Reference Date of 12/19/23 documented Resident #44 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status of 15 (13-15 cognitively intact) and was frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder. Care plan document that Resident #44 had Activity of Daily Living self-care performance deficit related to Amputation right below knee and required limited assistance with personal hygiene and oral care. On 02/22/24 10:00 AM, Surveyor observed Resident #44 lying on right and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) #5 and #6 pulling up the Resident's pants. The Surveyor observed intact redden skin to Resident #44 bilateral buttock cheeks, seam of buttock, and…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2024-02-23 · tag F0690 — failed to manage incontinence, catheters, and urinary infections — isolated
  Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure that 1 sampled (Resident #44) of 5 Residents receiving incontinence care in Home 6 received proper incontinence care . This failed practice had the potential to cause skin breakdown, poor hygiene, and/or infection. The Findings are: According to Quarterly Minimum Data Set with Assessment Reference Date of 12/19/23 documented Resident 44 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status of 15 (13-15 indicates cognitively intact) and was frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder. Care plan document that Resident 44 had Activity of Daily Living self-care performance deficit related to Amputation right below knee and required limited assistance with personal hygiene and oral care. On 02/22/24 10:00 AM, Surveyor observed Resident 44 lying on right and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) #5 and #6 pulling up the Resident's pants. The Surveyor received consent from Resident 44 to see his buttock and requested the 2 CNAs to expose the Resident's buttock. The Surveyor observed stool in the seam of buttock and between…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction

“Cited before” means this same F-tag appears on at least one other survey date in the record we hold — counting complaint investigations as well as standard surveys, with no time limit. It is our own read of the data, not CMS’s: CMS uses repeat deficiency as a formal term tied to consecutive standard surveys, and that is a narrower test than this one. A tag marked here may or may not meet it.

Fines & penalties

No federal fines in the current CMS record.

Who owns this facility

CMS files one row per role, so the 2 rows in the source record cover these 1 parties — each is shown once here with every role it holds. Nothing is omitted. The source lists no ownership percentage for any of them — PECOS records a share only for equity interests, not for board or management roles.

What families pay in AR