ST JOHNS PLACE OF ARKANSAS, LLC
1400 HWY 79/167 BYPASS, Fordyce, AR 71742
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ST JOHNS PLACE OF ARKANSAS, LLC Compares
ST JOHNS PLACE OF ARKANSAS, LLC is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fordyce, 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 falls resulting in major injury (10.2%) is above the Arkansas average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.1% — better than the Arkansas average of 11.1% (90% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 10.2% — worse than the Arkansas average of 3.9% (160% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Arkansas average of 4.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.0% — 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 ST JOHNS PLACE OF ARKANSAS, LLC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST JOHNS PLACE OF ARKANSAS, LLC with other nursing homes in Fordyce.
What keeps ST JOHNS PLACE OF ARKANSAS, LLC'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 practices help ST JOHNS PLACE OF ARKANSAS, LLC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.1% here versus 11.1% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ST JOHNS PLACE OF ARKANSAS, LLC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 10.2% here versus 3.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is ST JOHNS PLACE OF ARKANSAS, LLC's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 100 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 ST JOHNS PLACE OF ARKANSAS, LLC?
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 ST JOHNS PLACE OF ARKANSAS, LLC?
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 Fordyce
Fordyce sits in Dallas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.0% 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+
- 1,639 (23.0%)
- Median age
- 45.1 years
- Median household income
- $35,134
- Median home value
- $78,200
Demographics for Dallas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fordyce.
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