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Montgomery County Nursing Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise exceptionally clean, odor-free environment. Still worth an in-person visit.

741 South Drive, Mount Ida, AR 71957112 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 62 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness and dedicated nursing staff, making it a strong candidate for long-term care. However, families should be aware that while clinical care is praised, some individuals have reported frustrations with administrative communication and the admissions process.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

62 reviews on Google
Montgomery County Nursing Home is frequently praised for its cleanliness and the compassionate, friendly nature of its nursing and therapy staff. Families often highlight the facility's lack of typical nursing home odors and the respectful, attentive care provided to residents. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, there are isolated reports of administrative friction regarding admissions and concerns about specific management personnel.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff9.0Clean10.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Exceptionally clean, odor-free environment
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Effective physical and rehabilitation therapy
  • Welcoming and respectful atmosphere

Concerns

  • Administrative issues with admissions and management communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 67 analyzed

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11
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's 5-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that the nursing team maintains that high level of personalized attention throughout the weekends and evening shifts?
  • 2I noticed the facility is highly praised for being exceptionally clean and odor-free; what specific protocols or team routines are in place to maintain that standard every day?
  • 3Since administrative communication is vital for families, what is your preferred process for keeping us updated on our loved one's care plan and any changes in their health status?
  • 4Could you walk me through how you integrate the physical and rehabilitation therapy programs into a resident's daily schedule to ensure they stay active and engaged?
  • 5With the facility having a 5-star rating for health inspections, how do you proactively address the minor deficiencies that occasionally arise to ensure the highest safety standards?
  • 6What kind of social activities or community events are currently being prioritized to help new residents feel welcomed and connected to others in the home?

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Key Review Excerpts

Staff are friendly, and the place is kept pretty clean - it is the cleanest nursing home I've ever been to. You are not immediately hit with the typical odor you encounter in similar facilities.

Local Guide · 2025★★★★★

This place was not like that at all, they talked & laughed with my mama, helped her decorate her room for holidays, put up pictures, basically do everything she would've done at home while still giving us peace of mind that someone was there for her.

Family member · 2020★★★★★

The only problems I have encountered is with their zDirector of Nurses. I have found her to unprofessional and inefficient in her job. All the LVN's, CNA's, and AIDS are very helpful. Their therapists are all knowledgeable, and hard working.

Family member · 2021★★★★★
Source: 62 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.51hrs
69%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.19hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
18%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
0%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
AR
1.4%
Montgomery
23.7%

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

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.8%
US
15.5%
AR
11.1%
Montgomery
16.9%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.9%
US
14.4%
AR
10.1%
Montgomery
16.5%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.7%
US
15.3%
AR
11.0%
Montgomery
16.4%
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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%
Montgomery
92.3%
🦠

Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
8.8%
US
1.6%
AR
1.2%
Montgomery
1.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.1%
Better than Avg
Here
93.1%
US
79.8%
AR
77.7%
Montgomery
81.9%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.2%
Better than Avg
Here
95.2%
US
81.8%
AR
82.0%
Montgomery
81.0%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
1.6%
AR
1.3%
Montgomery
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (4.3)

Montgomery County Nursing Home has 20 deficiencies across 3 surveys with all violations corrected by the facility. The most recurring issues involve nutrition and dietary services, resident rights protections, and safety systems. Food safety problems persisted across multiple surveys, appearing in both 2023 and 2024 inspections. Other concerns included smoke detection systems, resident financial management, and daily care assistance, though all have documented correction dates.

May 30, 2025Routine
1
0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Mar 21, 2024Routine
7
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.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0347Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

Feb 10, 2023Routine
12
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.

0836Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0567Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

0568Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

0569Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0895Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.

0347Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Montgomery County Nursing Home

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Owners

Montgomery County Arkansas

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Johnston, TommyW-2 Managing Employee
Source: Medicare provider data

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