Dermott City Nursing Home
702 West Gaines St · Dermott, AR · 71638 · 8705383241
70 certified beds Government - City
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $31,889 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 29, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Corrected March 29, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G October 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
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 February 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 5, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 5, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected February 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 5, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected February 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 5, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected February 4, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 12, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 13, 2022
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 12, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 13, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 12, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 23, 2025 | Fine | $22,925 |
| October 23, 2024 | Fine | $8,964 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045172 · certified since October 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.