ST JOHNS PLACE OF ARKANSAS, LLC

St. Johns Place of Arkansas, LLC is a long-term care facility located at 1400 Hwy 79/167 Bypass in Fordyce, Arkansas, within Dallas County. The facility operates with 100 certified beds and is structured as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures, with each category contributing to the composite score. St. Johns Place of Arkansas, LLC received a 4-star rating in each of the three individual component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The health inspection rating reflects findings from on-site state inspections and complaint investigations. The staffing rating is based on the number of nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for patient acuity. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data reported to CMS covering areas such as resident mobility, medication use, and infection rates. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who qualify for federal health coverage programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities, as well as those who meet income and asset criteria for Medicaid. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly to inquire about private pay options and any additional insurance arrangements that may be accepted. When compared to national averages, St. Johns Place of Arkansas, LLC performs above the baseline in all measured categories. The national overall average rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 4 stars indicates performance that falls in the upper tier of rated facilities across the country. The consistent 4-star ratings across all three component categories suggest a relatively uniform performance profile rather than strength in one area offsetting weakness in another. Facilities in rural areas such as Fordyce, Arkansas sometimes face challenges related to staffing availability and resource access, making comparable ratings with national benchmarks a relevant point of reference for those researching care options in the Dallas County region.