RANDOLPH COUNTY NURSING HOME
500 CAMP ROAD, Pocahontas, AR 72455
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How RANDOLPH COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares
RANDOLPH COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 140-bed government-owned nursing facility in Pocahontas, Arkansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (24.8%) is above the Arkansas average of 11.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 140 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pocahontas, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.8% — worse than the Arkansas average of 11.1% (124% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.7% — worse than the Arkansas average of 3.9% (46% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (50% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.7% — better than the Arkansas average of 24.8% (45% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arkansas averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RANDOLPH COUNTY NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RANDOLPH COUNTY NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Pocahontas.
What keeps RANDOLPH COUNTY NURSING HOME's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is RANDOLPH COUNTY NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.8% here versus 11.1% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is RANDOLPH COUNTY NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.7% here versus 3.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does RANDOLPH COUNTY NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 140 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RANDOLPH COUNTY NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains RANDOLPH COUNTY NURSING HOME's rating advantage in Pocahontas?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Pocahontas
Pocahontas sits in Randolph County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% 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+
- 3,565 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 40.0 years
- Median household income
- $42,844
- Median home value
- $92,500
Demographics for Randolph County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pocahontas.
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