NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER AT GOOD SHEPHERD
LITTLE ROCK, AR · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
★★★★★5 of 5 overall
5 of 5 stars overall. Strong quality and health inspection ratings, but staffing is low at 2 of 5 stars with reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.87 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day); there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: January 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8738.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.22
Licensed practical nurses
1.24
Nurse aides
2.42
Weekend nursing
3.22
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 63%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.3%3.2%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.7%4.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.3%2.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.8%7.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%3.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.1%10.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.2%10.1%Improving
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91%97.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—74.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.5%98.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
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 9 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS · 39 homes · 3.6 stars avg
Occupancy
87.7 residents on an average day (73% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 28 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.