MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING HOME
741 SOUTH DRIVE, Mount Ida, AR 71957
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares
MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 112-bed government-owned nursing facility in Mount Ida, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (23.8%) is above the Arkansas average of 11.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 112 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.8% — worse than the Arkansas average of 11.1% (115% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Arkansas average of 3.9% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.5% — better than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (88% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.2% — worse than the Arkansas average of 24.8% (30% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arkansas averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Mount Ida.
What keeps MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING HOME's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.8% here versus 11.1% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING HOME 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.
Why is MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 112 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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING HOME?
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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING HOME?
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 Mount Ida
Mount Ida sits in Montgomery County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.3% 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+
- 2,446 (27.3%)
- Median age
- 50.6 years
- Median household income
- $41,165
- Median home value
- $111,600
Demographics for Montgomery County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mount Ida.
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