Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
The next survey window likely opens around March 2027
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Dardanelle Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,inc during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to ensure a high-temp dish machine reached required temperatures and failed to ensure the correct sanitizer test strips were available for the 3-compartment sink. The DM stated the proper strips had been unavailable, a borrowed bleach strip did not work with the kitchen chemical, and a Dishwasher admitted writing down the expected ppm instead of actually testing it. Temperature logs showed multiple days when rinse and sanitizing temperatures did not reach required levels, and the Administrator stated the issue could leave dishes not properly sanitized.
Care Plan Did Not Address High-Risk Medications: A resident admitted with heart failure, stroke with hemiplegia, and a mood disorder received an antidepressant, anticoagulant, and diuretic, but the Care Plan did not include the use, monitoring, or precautions for these medications. The MDS and MAR confirmed the medications were being given, and the MDS Coordinator, DON, and Administrator all confirmed the Care Plan was incomplete and did not address these high-risk drugs.
A resident with a history of psychosis, suicidal behavior, and exit-seeking behaviors left the facility unsupervised by using a motorized scooter to block the front door from locking as a visitor entered. The resident traveled over a mile in the dark on a scooter without lights or reflectors before being found by an off-duty CNA. Staff were aware of the resident's repeated elopement attempts and verbalizations of wanting to leave, but no effective monitoring or alert systems were in place to prevent the incident.
The facility failed to ensure proper hand hygiene and adherence to enhanced barrier precautions for two residents. A resident with an indwelling urinary catheter was cared for by the DON and a CNA without gloves or gowns, and another resident with a gastrostomy had medications administered by an LPN who did not change gloves or sanitize hands after touching contaminated surfaces. These actions violated the facility's infection control policies.
Dishwashing and Sanitizing Process Not Properly Monitored
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The facility failed to ensure the high-temperature dishwashing machine reached the required temperature and failed to ensure sanitizing solution was present in the three-compartment manual sink. During interview, the Dietary Manager stated staff had not had the proper test strips to check the parts per million of the sanitizer since the prior Monday, after the strips were dropped in water. The DM stated a different type of strip had been borrowed from a sister facility, but those were bleach test strips and not for the sanitizer used in the kitchen, and they did not change color in the facility’s chemical solution. The DM stated there was no way to know whether the sanitizer in the three-compartment sink was correct without the proper test strips. A Dishwasher stated they had been trained to take dishwasher temperatures and to use test strips for the three-compartment sink, but had not checked the sanitizer concentration because the correct strips were not available. The Dishwasher stated they had written down what the ppm was supposed to be instead of actually testing it, and stated the dishwashing machine was a high-temp machine that should reach 180 degrees. Review of the temperature logs showed rinsing and sanitizing temperatures recorded for March and April 2026 did not reach the required temperatures or internal thermometer temperatures on multiple days. The Administrator stated incorrect test strips and inappropriate dishwasher temperatures could affect residents because dishes were not properly sanitized and bacteria might not be killed off properly. The Maintenance Supervisor stated the dishwasher vendor checked the machine monthly and that the department did not monitor dishwasher temperatures, only the kitchen hot water heaters.
Care Plan Did Not Address High-Risk Medications
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure a Comprehensive Care Plan was developed and implemented to address the monitoring and precautions related to antidepressant, anticoagulant, and diuretic medications for one resident. The resident was admitted with diagnoses including heart failure, stroke with hemiplegia, and an unspecified mood disorder, and the admission MDS indicated the resident was cognitively intact and receiving antidepressant, anticoagulant, and diuretic medications. The resident had physician orders for an anticoagulant twice daily related to hemiplegia following stroke, a diuretic twice daily related to heart failure, and an antidepressant once daily related to an unspecified mood disorder. Review of the Care Plan showed it was initiated on admission, but it did not address the use, monitoring, or precautions for any of these medications. The MAR confirmed the resident received the antidepressant, anticoagulant, and diuretic during the month of March. During interviews, the Rehabilitation MDS Coordinator confirmed the resident received these medications and that they were not addressed on the Care Plan. The LTC MDS Coordinator stated the comprehensive Care Plan should be completed within seven days after the comprehensive admission assessment and confirmed these medications carried black box warnings and required precautions and monitoring. The DON and Administrator also confirmed the Care Plan did not address the medications and stated they should be addressed so the resident's care could be managed appropriately.
Failure to Prevent Elopement of High-Risk Resident Due to Inadequate Supervision and Monitoring
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A deficiency occurred when a resident with a known high risk for elopement and exit-seeking behaviors was not adequately monitored or supervised, resulting in the resident leaving the facility unsupervised and without staff knowledge. The resident, who had a history of psychosis, cerebral infarction, suicidal behavior, falls, and anxiety disorder, was assessed as having no cognitive impairment but exhibited persistent behaviors of wanting to leave the facility. The care plan identified the resident as high risk for elopement, with interventions including distraction and redirection, but did not include physical monitoring or electronic alert systems at the time of the incident. On the day of the incident, the resident monitored the front door and used their motorized scooter to block the door from locking when a visitor entered, allowing them to exit the building undetected. The resident traveled over a mile on a two-lane highway in the dark, using a scooter without headlights or reflectors, before being found by an off-duty CNA. Staff interviews revealed that the resident had made several previous attempts to elope, and staff were aware of the resident's ongoing exit-seeking behaviors and verbalizations of wanting to leave, but no additional monitoring or supervision was implemented to prevent elopement. The facility's existing door alarm system was insufficient, as it could not be heard at the nurses' station, and the resident did not have a bracelet or other device to alert staff of an exit attempt. Staff were unaware of the resident's absence until notified by the off-duty CNA who found the resident in town. The resident did not sign out prior to leaving, and the facility's elopement and wandering policy required prompt identification and response to elopement risks, which was not followed in this case.
Infection Control Deficiencies in Hand Hygiene and Barrier Precautions
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper hand hygiene and adherence to enhanced barrier precautions for two residents, leading to deficiencies in infection prevention and control. Resident #68, who was admitted with an indwelling urinary catheter, was observed during a care procedure where the Director of Nursing (DON) and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) did not wear gloves or gowns as required by enhanced barrier precautions. The DON and CNA handled the resident and the catheter without following proper hand hygiene protocols, as they only sanitized their hands after completing the task and before leaving the room. Resident #7, who required tube feedings due to dysphagia and had a gastrostomy, was also subject to a lapse in infection control practices. During a medication administration procedure, an LPN failed to change gloves and sanitize hands after touching potentially contaminated surfaces such as the privacy curtain and mini blinds. The LPN continued to administer medication through the feeding tube without adhering to the necessary hand hygiene steps, which was later acknowledged as a mistake by both the LPN and the DON. These observations highlight the facility's failure to implement its own policies on hand hygiene and enhanced barrier precautions, as outlined in their documentation and CDC guidelines. The staff involved were aware of the requirements but did not follow them during the care procedures, leading to potential risks of infection for the residents involved.
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| Legacy Heights Nursing And Rehab, Llc | 4.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Stella Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | 5.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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| Atkins Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | 12.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
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