DIERKS HEALTH AND REHAB OF DIERKS
402 S ARKANSAS AVENUE, Dierks, AR 71833
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
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How DIERKS HEALTH AND REHAB OF DIERKS Compares
DIERKS HEALTH AND REHAB OF DIERKS is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dierks, Arkansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (17.4%) is above the Arkansas average of 11.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.4% — worse than the Arkansas average of 11.1% (57% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Arkansas average of 3.9% (41% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — worse than the Arkansas average of 4.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.7% — worse than the Arkansas average of 24.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arkansas averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DIERKS HEALTH AND REHAB OF DIERKS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIERKS HEALTH AND REHAB OF DIERKS with other nursing homes in Dierks.
How is DIERKS HEALTH AND REHAB OF DIERKS 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 DIERKS HEALTH AND REHAB OF DIERKS doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.4% here versus 11.1% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DIERKS HEALTH AND REHAB OF DIERKS keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DIERKS HEALTH AND REHAB OF DIERKS?
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 DIERKS HEALTH AND REHAB OF DIERKS?
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 Dierks
Dierks sits in Howard County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 2,374 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $38,038
- Median home value
- $101,000
Demographics for Howard County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dierks.
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