Bear Creek Healthcare LLC

322 West Collin Raye Drive · De Queen, AR · 71832 · 8706423562

131 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 86
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 89
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.063.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.420.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.22≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year43%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (8 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected April 5, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected October 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected July 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected July 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 6, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 18, 2024 · Infection Control

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045287 · certified since June 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.