Dermott City Nursing Home

Dermott City Nursing Home is a government-owned, city-operated skilled nursing facility located at 702 West Gaines St in Dermott, Arkansas (ZIP 71638), within Chicot County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains a licensed capacity of 70 beds. As a city-government facility, it operates under public administration rather than private or nonprofit ownership. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Dermott City Nursing Home received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating a higher frequency or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections compared to national norms. The staffing rating is 2 stars, reflecting staffing levels that are below average relative to comparable facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating, which is based on clinical data such as rates of hospitalizations, pressure ulcers, and functional decline among residents, is also 1 star, placing the facility in the lower tier of performance on these indicators. Dermott City Nursing Home is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and benefit period limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible residents who meet financial and functional criteria as determined by the state of Arkansas. Families and individuals seeking placement are advised to consult directly with the facility and relevant government agencies to confirm current coverage details, bed availability, and admissions requirements. Across all three rating domains, Dermott City Nursing Home scores at or below the national baseline established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The overall 1-star rating places it among facilities that CMS identifies as performing substantially below average. The staffing rating of 2 stars represents the sole area where the facility approaches, though does not reach, the national midpoint. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and reflect inspection data, staffing hour submissions, and quality measure calculations from specified reporting periods. Prospective residents and their families may access detailed inspection reports and staffing data through the CMS Care Compare database for additional context on this facility's performance history.