DES ARC NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
2216 WEST MAIN STREET, Des Arc, AR 72040
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How DES ARC NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
DES ARC NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 98-bed for-profit nursing facility in Des Arc, Arkansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.1%) is above the Arkansas average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 98 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 51% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.2% — worse than the Arkansas average of 11.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.9% — better than the Arkansas average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.1% — worse than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (83% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arkansas averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DES ARC NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DES ARC NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Des Arc.
How is DES ARC NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is DES ARC NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.1% here versus 4.4% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is DES ARC NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 51% occupancy across 98 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DES ARC NURSING AND REHABILITATION 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 DES ARC NURSING AND REHABILITATION 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 Des Arc
Des Arc sits in Prairie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Arkansas as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,937 (23.8%)
- Median age
- 46.0 years
- Median household income
- $42,754
- Median home value
- $71,800
Demographics for Prairie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Des Arc.
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