AMBERWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

Amberwood Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located at 6420 Alcoa Road in Benton, Arkansas, within Saline County. The facility operates with 101 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Amberwood Health and Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which is based on clinical data indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among residents. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects reported hours of care provided per resident per day by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. Amberwood Health and Rehabilitation is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or other insurance coverage are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (501) 778-5401. When compared to the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars, Amberwood Health and Rehabilitation's overall rating of 5 stars places it above average at the national level. The health inspection component, at 5 stars, is similarly above the national norm. The quality measure rating of 4 stars also surpasses the national average. The staffing rating of 2 stars, however, indicates performance below the national average in that specific category. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review each component rating independently, as individual priorities regarding inspection outcomes, clinical quality measures, and staffing levels may vary. CMS star ratings represent one standardized tool for comparing nursing facilities and are updated periodically as new data becomes available.