Bear Creek Healthcare Llc
De Queen, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045287) · 131 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (870) 642-3562 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bear Creek Healthcare in De Queen, Arkansas holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Bear Creek Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 3.9 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.4 RN hours per resident per day, according to CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.9%, and the facility holds a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Bear Creek Healthcare has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and zero payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in De Queen, Sevier County, Arkansas. The facility has been certified since June 1995 and is licensed for 131 beds, though it currently serves an average of 49.2 residents. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company. No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is reflected in the CMS data provided.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bear Creek Healthcare holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41. The facility's health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, its staffing rating is 4 out of 5, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.899 hours per resident per day, including 0.403 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.9%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for Bear Creek Healthcare LLC, with a total fine amount of $0.00 and zero payment denials logged. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
Families should note that CMS quality measure and staffing data reflect point-in-time reporting and may change; the source for all figures above is CMS Medicare Care Compare. Verifying current details directly on Care Compare is recommended before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bear Creek Healthcare holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Bear Creek Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.899 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.403 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bear Creek Healthcare is certified for 131 beds and has an average of 49.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Bear Creek Healthcare scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (870) 642-3562 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (870) 642-3562 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045287?state=AR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.