WHITE RIVER HEALTHCARE
1569 AR HIGHWAY 56, Calico Rock, AR 72519
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How WHITE RIVER HEALTHCARE Compares
WHITE RIVER HEALTHCARE is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Calico Rock, Arkansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas average of 3.4 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (13.3%) is above the Arkansas average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.8% — better than the Arkansas average of 11.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Arkansas average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 13.3% — worse than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (199% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.9% — better 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 WHITE RIVER HEALTHCARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WHITE RIVER HEALTHCARE with other nursing homes in Calico Rock.
How is WHITE RIVER HEALTHCARE 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 WHITE RIVER HEALTHCARE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WHITE RIVER HEALTHCARE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 13.3% here versus 4.4% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WHITE RIVER HEALTHCARE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 63% occupancy across 70 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 WHITE RIVER HEALTHCARE?
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 WHITE RIVER HEALTHCARE?
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 Calico Rock
Calico Rock sits in Izard County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.5% 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+
- 3,461 (25.5%)
- Median age
- 48.0 years
- Median household income
- $42,818
- Median home value
- $81,900
Demographics for Izard County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Calico Rock.
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