The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
NIGHTINGALE AT ARKADELPHIA
ARKADELPHIA, AR · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Nightingale at Arkadelphia has an overall 5 of 5 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. It reported 3.59 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5948 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5948.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68
- Nurse aides
- 2.37
- Weekend nursing
- 3.32
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 23%
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
8.3%10.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%6.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.7%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.8%11.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.6%7.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.8%27.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.8%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.9%4.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.4%4.5%Worsening
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
—97.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
68.8%88.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—41.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
14.8%39.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — 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 August 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 ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2022
Now operated by Nightingale of Arkadelphia, previously Courtyard Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Chain
- Part of NIGHTINGALE · 5 homes · 3.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 76.8 residents on an average day (77% of 100 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 26 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.