BARNES HEALTHCARE

Barnes Healthcare is a for-profit skilled nursing facility organized as a limited liability company, located at 1010 Barnes Street in Lonoke, Arkansas (ZIP 72086). The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates 141 certified beds, serving residents in Lonoke County and the surrounding region. CMS assigns Barnes Healthcare an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating is derived from three component measures, each rated independently. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, indicating a greater number or severity of deficiencies identified during state and federal inspections compared to national norms. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting staffing levels that exceed typical benchmarks for nurse and aide hours per resident day. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that is above the national average. The overall 2-star rating reflects the weight that health inspection results carry within the CMS methodology, even when other components rate more favorably. Barnes Healthcare holds dual certification under both Medicare and Medicaid programs, meaning it is authorized to accept residents whose care is funded through either program. Individuals eligible for Medicare Part A may use skilled nursing benefits for qualifying short-term rehabilitation or medical needs. Medicaid-eligible residents may utilize long-term care benefits subject to Arkansas state program guidelines. Families and referral coordinators are advised to contact the facility directly at (501) 676-3700 to confirm current bed availability and accepted payment sources. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0, Barnes Healthcare's 2-star overall rating indicates below-average composite performance under the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. However, its component ratings show a mixed profile. The 5-star staffing rating places the facility among the highest-performing nationally in that category, and the 4-star quality measure rating reflects above-average clinical outcomes. The 1-star health inspection rating is the primary factor suppressing the overall score, as inspection findings are weighted heavily in the CMS formula. Prospective residents and their representatives may wish to review the facility's full inspection history through the CMS Care Compare database for additional detail on the nature and scope of any cited deficiencies.