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Craighead Nursing Center

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5101 Harrisburg Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72404121 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 8 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility offers a welcoming, personalized environment with clean common areas, which is a great sign for resident comfort. However, because there are conflicting reports regarding staff professionalism and hygiene, we strongly recommend conducting an unannounced tour to observe staff interactions and cleanliness firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

8 reviews on Google
Craighead Nursing Center receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the friendly staff and clean, personalized living environment, while others report serious concerns regarding hygiene and staff conduct. While some visitors highlight the facility's pleasant amenities like the solarium and frequent cleaning, there are specific, concerning reports of pest issues and unprofessional behavior from nursing assistants.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff6.0Clean5.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean and fresh-smelling environment
  • Personalized resident rooms
  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • Pleasant common areas like the solarium

Concerns

  • Unprofessional or rude staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2344.02018(1)5.02020(1)3.72023(3)5.02025(1)4.72026(3)

Distribution · 9 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility is quite large with 121 residents; how do you ensure that each individual receives enough personalized attention and support throughout the day?
  • 2The solarium looks like a beautiful space for residents to relax; what kind of daily activities or social programs do you host there to keep everyone engaged?
  • 3With the current staffing levels, what specific systems do you have in place to ensure that residents' needs are met promptly and consistently?
  • 4We value a positive and supportive environment for our loved one; how do you foster a culture of professionalism and kindness among your staff members?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for stabilizing a resident and communicating with family members immediately?
  • 6I love that residents are encouraged to personalize their own rooms; how do you help new residents transition and make their space feel like home during their first few weeks?

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Key Review Excerpts

Staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. Smells clean and fresh. Trash emptied and floors cleaned frequently. Everyone is kind and caring. Patients are allowed to bring many of their own things from home.

Visitor/Family member · 2023★★★★★

The cNa nurses are rude and they have big fat roaches

Family member · 2023☆☆☆☆

My mom could not have had better care, In my opinion, the best in NEA!

Family member · 2020★★★★★
Source: 8 Google reviews

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.2%
US
14.4%
AR
10.1%
Craighead
13.5%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.8%
US
19.5%
AR
21.7%
Craighead
25.7%
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
AR
1.4%
Craighead
0.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
AR
94.9%
Craighead
89.2%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.1%
US
15.5%
AR
11.1%
Craighead
8.7%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
17.1%
US
15.3%
AR
11.0%
Craighead
15.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility33.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.3%
US
79.8%
AR
77.7%
Craighead
57.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
Well above state avg (4.3)
5 complaint-triggered

Craighead Nursing Center has concerning patterns of repeat deficiencies, with families filing six complaint-triggered reports about safety hazards and care quality. The facility struggles most with maintaining accident-free environments (appearing in multiple surveys), fire safety systems, and nutrition services. While all violations show correction dates, the recurring nature of safety issues and multiple family complaints suggests ongoing challenges with consistent care standards that warrant careful consideration during visits.

Dec 5, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Dec 5, 2025Routine
3
0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Apr 8, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jul 11, 2024Complaint
3
0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Craighead Nursing Center

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Bowman, DerekManaging Control - Governing BodyBuchanan, KathyManaging Control - Governing BodyFarmer, CaroleManaging Control - Governing BodyGramling, JamesManaging Control - Governing BodyMcdaniel, PennyManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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