ARKANSAS HEALTH CENTER

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Arkansas Health Center. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

ARKANSAS HEALTH CENTER
6701 HWY 67
BENTON, AR 72015
(501) 860-0500

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

88%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 273
  • Certified Beds: 310

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Government - State
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • This Facility is Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Rating Details For Arkansas Health Center

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours30 Minutes53 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours1 Hour and 22 Minutes39 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours4 Hours and 30 Minutes2 Hours and 11 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 52 Minutes1 Hour and 33 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours6 Hours and 22 Minutes3 Hours and 44 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Arkansas are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityArkansas Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%95%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%94%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain2%2%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained3%5%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores15%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder9%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight6%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased7%14%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse5%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection6%8%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores1%2%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair6%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious17%10%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder53%42%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 08/06/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 10/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/22/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/05/2010

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration.
  • Inspection Date: 11/21/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/19/2008
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 10/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/22/2009
Give Proper Treatment to Residents with Feeding Tubes to Prevent Problems (Such As Aspiration Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Metabolic Abnormalities, Nasal-Pharyngeal Ulcers) and Help Restore Eating Skills, if Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 10/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/22/2009

Resident Rights

Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
  • Inspection Date: 10/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/22/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 10/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/22/2009
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 10/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/22/2009

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Arkansas Health Center, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Environmental

Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/22/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2010

Mistreatment

1) Hire Only People Who Have No Legal History of Abusing, Neglecting or Mistreating Residents; or 2) Report and Investigate Any Acts or Reports of Abuse, Neglect or Mistreatment of Residents.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2010
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Complaint Filed: 07/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/22/2009

Quality Care

Have Enough Nurses to Care for Every Resident in a Way That Maximizes the Resident's Well Being.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/05/2009
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/05/2009
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2010

Resident Assessment

1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan.
  • Complaint Filed: 07/23/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/22/2009

Resident Rights

Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/05/2009

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Arkansas Health Center had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 08/04/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 08/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/01/1900

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 11/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/19/2008

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 08/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/05/2010
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Human Services of Arkansas - Office of Long Term Care - Retrieved 2011