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St Johns Place Of Arkansas, Llc

Fordyce, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045396) · 100 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.41★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (870) 352-2104 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

St Johns Place Of Arkansas holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.

St Johns Place Of Arkansas reports 4.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 stars.

St Johns Place Of Arkansas has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
St Johns Place Of Ark… St Johns Place Of Ark…: 4★ 4★ AR average AR average: 3.41★ 3.41★ Southern Administr chain avg Southern Administr chain avg: 3.8★ 3.8★

About this facility

St Johns Place Of Arkansas, LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas. The facility is certified for 100 beds and had an average of 56.5 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since January 17, 2004. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.

CMS gives the facility an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars. Component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.

Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.

Regarding the facility's penalty record: CMS reports zero fines and no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.

St Johns Place Of Arkansas is part of the Southern Administrative Services chain, which includes 35 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.8 stars. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as data reflects the most recent reporting period available from CMS.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

St Johns Place Of Arkansas has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with 39.3% nursing turnover; CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, 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 show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 100 beds and had an average of 56.5 residents according to CMS data.

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 Southern Administrative Services chain, which includes 35 facilities averaging 3.8 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since January 17, 2004.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4 stars in each of these four categories.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8703522104 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 8703522104 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045396?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.