DEWITT NURSING HOME
1605 SOUTH MADISON ST, De Witt, AR 72042
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How DEWITT NURSING HOME Compares
DEWITT NURSING HOME is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in De Witt, Arkansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas average of 3.4 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.2%) is above the Arkansas average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in De Witt, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.5% — worse than the Arkansas average of 11.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 9.2% — worse than the Arkansas average of 3.9% (134% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (28% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arkansas averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DEWITT NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DEWITT NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in De Witt.
How is DEWITT NURSING HOME addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is DEWITT NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.5% here versus 11.1% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is DEWITT NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.2% here versus 3.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is DEWITT NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 60 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 DEWITT NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains DEWITT NURSING HOME's rating advantage in De Witt?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around De Witt
De Witt sits in Arkansas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Arkansas as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,406 (19.2%)
- Median age
- 41.0 years
- Median household income
- $51,000
- Median home value
- $98,600
Demographics for Arkansas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near De Witt.
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