THE WOODS, A NIGHTINGALE COMMUNITY
1194 N CHESTER ST, Monticello, AR 71655
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How THE WOODS, A NIGHTINGALE COMMUNITY Compares
THE WOODS, A NIGHTINGALE COMMUNITY is a 122-bed for-profit nursing facility in Monticello, Arkansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas average of 3.4 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (28.4%) is above the Arkansas average of 11.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 122 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Monticello, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.4% — worse than the Arkansas average of 11.1% (156% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Arkansas average of 3.9% (55% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (42% 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 THE WOODS, A NIGHTINGALE COMMUNITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE WOODS, A NIGHTINGALE COMMUNITY with other nursing homes in Monticello.
How is THE WOODS, A NIGHTINGALE COMMUNITY addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is THE WOODS, A NIGHTINGALE COMMUNITY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.4% here versus 11.1% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE WOODS, A NIGHTINGALE COMMUNITY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is THE WOODS, A NIGHTINGALE COMMUNITY's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 122 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 THE WOODS, A NIGHTINGALE COMMUNITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does THE WOODS, A NIGHTINGALE COMMUNITY lag behind other Monticello options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Monticello
Monticello sits in Drew County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% 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+
- 3,282 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 37.3 years
- Median household income
- $42,924
- Median home value
- $102,300
Demographics for Drew County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Monticello.
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