CRAIGHEAD NURSING CENTER
5101 HARRISBURG RD, Jonesboro, AR 72404
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CRAIGHEAD NURSING CENTER Compares
CRAIGHEAD NURSING CENTER is a 121-bed government-owned nursing facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas. CMS has not issued an overall star rating for this facility, which can happen for newer or recently re-certified homes. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.1%) is below the Arkansas average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Jonesboro, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.1% — worse than the Arkansas average of 11.1% (73% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 6.2% — worse than the Arkansas average of 3.9% (58% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.1% — better than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (76% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arkansas averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CRAIGHEAD NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CRAIGHEAD NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Jonesboro.
What is CRAIGHEAD NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.1% here versus 11.1% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CRAIGHEAD NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.2% here versus 3.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CRAIGHEAD NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CRAIGHEAD NURSING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Jonesboro
Jonesboro sits in Craighead County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Arkansas as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 14,967 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 34.4 years
- Median household income
- $49,730
- Median home value
- $149,700
Demographics for Craighead County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Jonesboro.
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