WOODRUFF COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

Woodruff County Health Center is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 139 West Highway 64 in McCrory, Arkansas (ZIP 72101). The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates 120 certified beds. As a county government facility, it serves the long-term care needs of residents in Woodruff County and the surrounding region. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Woodruff County Health Center holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is equal to the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, reflecting findings from state inspection surveys conducted on a regular basis. The staffing rating is 4 stars, which is above the national average and indicates a relatively higher level of nursing staff hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects performance on clinical indicators such as rates of pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, and other resident health outcomes. Woodruff County Health Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs. As a government-county facility, it may also have specific obligations to serve county residents, though individual admission and financial eligibility criteria should be confirmed directly with the facility by contacting them at (870) 731-2543. When compared to national benchmarks, Woodruff County Health Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average, while its staffing rating of 4 stars is a notable strength relative to peer facilities across the country. However, the quality measure rating of 2 stars indicates that certain clinical outcomes tracked by CMS are below the national norm. Families and referring providers reviewing this facility as part of a care planning process may find it useful to consider the full range of CMS data, including detailed inspection reports and staffing breakdowns, which are available through the official Medicare Care Compare tool. The facility remains active and continues to serve the McCrory, Arkansas community as a county government resource for long-term and post-acute care.