The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
DIERKS HEALTH AND REHAB OF DIERKS
DIERKS, AR · Medicare-certified · 70 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
DIERKS HEALTH AND REHAB OF DIERKS has a 5 of 5 overall rating, with a 5-star health inspection rating, but only a 3-star staffing rating and 2-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.01 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0091 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 12, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0091.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.24
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99
- Nurse aides
- 2.79
- Weekend nursing
- 3.51
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.4%22.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.8%3.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.1%7.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
12.5%6.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.2%12.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.9%30.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.4%26%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—8.3%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.1%16.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited March 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited March 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 30, 2025
Now operated by S Arkansas Avenue Operating LLC, previously Dierks Health Opco LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER · 24 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 56.6 residents on an average day (81% of 70 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 27 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.