NIGHTINGALE AT CROSSETT

Nightingale at Crossett is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 1101 Waterwell Road in Crossett, Arkansas, within Ashley County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and maintains a certified bed capacity of 55 beds. It is currently active and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Nightingale at Crossett holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted on a routine basis. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, indicating that nursing and direct care staff hours per resident are at or near the national midpoint. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which is based on clinical data reported for residents related to outcomes such as mobility, medication use, and hospital readmissions. Nightingale at Crossett is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and time limitations. Medicaid may cover long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility requirements under Arkansas state guidelines. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (870) 364-5721 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment options that may be accepted. In terms of national context, the average overall CMS star rating for nursing facilities across the United States is 3.0 out of 5. Nightingale at Crossett's overall rating of 2 falls below that national average. The staffing rating of 3 is consistent with the national midpoint, while both the health inspection and quality measure ratings of 2 are below the national average. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and reflect data gathered during the most recent inspection cycles and reporting periods. Prospective residents and their families may consult CMS Care Compare for the most current inspection reports and detailed staffing data associated with this facility.