Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd
Little Rock, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045343) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (501) 217-9774 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
This facility reports total nurse hours of about 4.09 per resident per day, including 0.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.6%.
Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd has no federal fines on record and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily population of 78.8 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company structure and has been certified since April 23, 1998. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.09, including 0.22 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.6%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials have been recorded. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
This facility is part of the Central Arkansas Nursing Centers chain, which includes 38 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.6 across the chain.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has 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?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.09 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 64.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily population of 78.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Central Arkansas Nursing Centers chain, which includes 38 facilities with an average rating of 3.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 23, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5012179774 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5012179774 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045343?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.