CRAIGHEAD NURSING CENTER

Craighead Nursing Center is a long-term care facility located at 5101 Harrisburg Rd in Jonesboro, Arkansas (ZIP 72404). The facility operates under government county ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 121 certified beds and is currently active as a licensed nursing care provider in Craighead County. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Craighead Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. This rating is derived from several component categories assessed independently by CMS. The health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of onsite surveys conducted by state inspectors evaluating care standards and regulatory compliance. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which is based on clinical data indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. Staffing rating data is not available for this facility at this time. The overall 4-star rating places this facility above the national average of 3.0 stars. Craighead Nursing Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal insurance programs. As a government-county operated facility, it may also coordinate with local county services for resident placement and funding. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (870) 933-4535 to confirm current payment policies, availability, and admission requirements. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0, Craighead Nursing Center's overall rating of 4 stars indicates above-average performance as measured by the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. Its health inspection score of 4 stars similarly exceeds the national benchmark. The quality measure rating of 2 stars falls below the national average, suggesting that certain clinical outcome indicators may warrant review when evaluating care options. The absence of a staffing rating means that one component of the CMS assessment is not available for comparison at this time. Together, these data points offer a partial but useful profile of the facility's standing within the broader landscape of Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing centers in Arkansas and nationally.