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Dierks Health and Rehab of Dierks

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and supportive office staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

402 S Arkansas Avenue, Dierks, AR 71833|70 beds|Licensed & Active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.8/5

based on 8 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate office staff and effective support for families navigating dementia or rehab transitions. However, because historical reviews have noted concerns regarding response times and meal quality, we recommend asking the administration specifically about their current staffing ratios and dietary oversight protocols.

Google Reviews

8 reviews on Google

“Dierks Health and Rehab receives high praise for its office staff and supportive environment for families, particularly regarding dementia care and rehab transitions. However, historical concerns have been raised regarding staffing levels, slow response times to call lights, and the quality of meal services. Families should weigh the facility's strong reputation for compassionate care against these reported operational inconsistencies.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Compassionate and supportive office staff
Effective and quick discharge process
Clean and well-maintained facility
Strong support for family caregivers

Concerns

Slow response times to bed alarms and call lights (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Inconsistent or poor quality meal service (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 15 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

25%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

1Given the facility's 5-star CMS rating for health inspections, what specific protocols do you have in place to maintain this high standard of care for residents?
2I noticed the facility is well-regarded for its supportive office staff; how do you ensure that same level of communication and responsiveness extends to the nursing team when a resident needs assistance?
3What is your current process for monitoring and responding to call lights or bed alarms to ensure residents receive timely support?
4We understand that dining is a key part of daily life; could you walk us through how you are currently working to improve the meal service experience for residents?
5How do you incorporate feedback from family members into the daily care plan and activity schedule to ensure residents feel engaged and heard?
6With your strong reputation for an effective discharge process, how do you prepare families and residents for the transition back home or to a different level of care?

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Key Review Excerpts

“Ofc staff made me understand what to say n how to act regarding my dads dementia. I thank them for caring not only for him but for me as a caregiver too.”

Memory care family member · 2022★★★★★

“My uncle recently had a rehab stay. He said he was treated very nicely throughtout the stay. I decided to pull him out a couple days early and Madison had us discharged and out the door within five minutes.”

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★★

“They are under staffed because when dads bed alarm goes off they take forever to come check on him. He has fell 4 times in the 3 weeks he has been there because of slow response time.”

Long-term resident's family · 2012★★★☆☆

Source: 8 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.23hrs

31%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.91hrs

95%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

48%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

60%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

2/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility83.1%

Worse than Avg

Here

83.1%

95.5%

96.1%

Howard

97.2%

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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.1%

1.4%

Howard

13.7%

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

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility13.5%

Better than Avg

Here

13.5%

19.4%

14.0%

Howard

22.6%

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.4%

94.9%

Howard

92.1%

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility17.4%

Worse than Avg

Here

17.4%

15.5%

11.1%

Howard

15.4%

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility16.5%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

16.5%

15.3%

11.0%

Howard

18.4%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility99.2%

Better than Avg

Here

99.2%

81.8%

82.0%

Howard

80.3%

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility94.1%

Better than Avg

Here

94.1%

79.8%

77.7%

Howard

81.7%

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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility2.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

2.0%

1.6%

1.3%

Howard

1.9%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies

Well below state avg (4.3)

2 complaint-triggered

This facility has 8 deficiencies across 4 surveys with 2 complaint-triggered issues, indicating families have filed reports about care concerns. The most recurring problems involve safety hazards and accident prevention, appearing in multiple surveys, along with issues in nursing competency and resident assessments. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of safety concerns and complaint-triggered violations suggests families should carefully evaluate current conditions during visits.

Jun 12, 2025Complaint1 finding

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jun 12, 2025Routine2 findings

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Apr 18, 2024Routine2 findings

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

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.

Jun 8, 2023Complaint1 finding

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Mar 16, 2023Routine2 findings

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Dierks Health and Rehab of Dierks

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center

Chain Size

24 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 3 of 23 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Big Rock Snf Opco Holdings Lp

Owner · Organization

100%

Big Rock Snf Holdings General Partner LLC