Craighead Nursing Center
Jonesboro, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045481) · 121 certified beds
Health inspection: — · Quality measures: — · Staffing: —
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (870) 933-4535 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall star rating for Craighead Nursing Center, so a comparison to Arkansas's state average of 3.41 stars is not currently available. Health inspection and staffing star ratings are also not listed in the available CMS data for this facility.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, turnover percentage, or a staffing star rating for Craighead Nursing Center in the available data. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current staffing figures.
Craighead Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. There is no indication in the available data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Craighead Nursing Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home located in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas. The facility is certified for 121 beds and reports an average daily census of 34.9 residents, indicating it currently operates well below its licensed capacity. It participates in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs, per CMS Care Compare records.
According to the CMS Care Compare data provided, Craighead Nursing Center does not currently have a published overall star rating, and specific ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) are not available in this dataset. The statewide average overall rating for Arkansas nursing homes is 3.41 stars, but no comparison value ('vs_state') could be calculated for this facility because it is not rated. CMS lists the facility's first approval date as December 5, 2025, which may explain the absence of a rating if the facility is newly certified.
Nurse staffing hours per resident per day and nursing staff turnover percentage are not reported in the available data.
On penalties: CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for Craighead Nursing Center — that is, no federal fines on record. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location. No chain affiliation is listed in the data, and there is no indication of an ownership change in the last 12 months.
Families should verify current details, including any newly published star ratings, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this information periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
CMS has not published an overall star rating for Craighead Nursing Center. Arkansas's state average overall rating is 3.41 stars, but no comparison is available since this facility is unrated.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Craighead Nursing Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover percentage for this facility. Contact the facility at (870) 933-4535 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Craighead Nursing Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 121 beds and has an average daily census of 34.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Craighead Nursing Center is owned by the county government (Government - County ownership). No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
CMS lists a first approval date of December 5, 2025, for this facility.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — but none of these ratings are currently published for Craighead Nursing Center in the available data.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data. Contact the facility at (870) 933-4535 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details. Contact the facility at (870) 933-4535 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045481?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.