ASH FLAT HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 66 Ozbirn Lane in Ash Flat, Arkansas, within Sharp County. The facility operates with 105 certified beds and is classified under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are assigned based on three component measures: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center received a 4-star rating in health inspections, a 4-star rating in staffing, and a 5-star rating in quality measures. These ratings are based on data collected and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as part of the Nursing Home Care Compare program. The 5-star overall rating places this facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in the national dataset. As a dually certified facility, Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is authorized to bill both Medicare and Medicaid for eligible services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility requirements under Arkansas state guidelines. Prospective residents and their families are advised to verify current coverage terms directly with the facility and the relevant insurance programs. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility performs above average across all three CMS rating categories. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, making a 5-star overall rating a notable position within the distribution of rated facilities. The 4-star health inspection rating and 4-star staffing rating both exceed the national midpoint, while the 5-star quality measure rating represents the highest tier in that category. Sharp County is a rural area in northeastern Arkansas, and the facility represents one of the skilled nursing options available to residents in that region. All ratings are subject to periodic update by CMS based on new inspection cycles and reported data.