DEWITT NURSING HOME

DeWitt Nursing Home is a long-term care facility located at 1605 South Madison Street in De Witt, Arkansas, within Arkansas County. The facility operates with 60 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients, making it eligible to serve a broad range of residents requiring skilled nursing or long-term care services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting better performance across measured categories. DeWitt Nursing Home holds an overall CMS star rating of 3, which is equal to the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is also 3 stars. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. These ratings are based on data submitted to and collected by CMS and are updated periodically. DeWitt Nursing Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification is significant for prospective residents and their families, as it indicates the facility meets federal requirements to receive reimbursement from both programs. Individuals who qualify for Medicaid may be eligible to have long-term care costs covered under that program, depending on applicable state and individual eligibility criteria. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities is typically limited to short-term stays following qualifying hospital admissions. When compared to national benchmarks, DeWitt Nursing Home presents a mixed profile. The overall rating of 3 stars places the facility at the national average, indicating performance that is neither notably above nor below typical facilities across the country. The health inspection and staffing ratings, both at 3 stars, are similarly aligned with national norms. The quality measure rating of 2 stars, however, suggests performance on clinical quality indicators that is below the national average. Families and individuals researching care options may wish to examine the specific quality measures contributing to this rating through the CMS Care Compare database for additional detail. The facility's non-profit corporate ownership structure distinguishes it from for-profit operators, though ownership type alone does not determine care quality as reflected in CMS data.