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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Bear Creek Healthcare LLC

322 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, AR 71832

Bear Creek Healthcare LLC, a 131-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in De Queen, AR, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #41 of 218 rated homes in AR on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#41 of 218
In-state rank among rated AR homes
3.90
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
8
Inspection findings

The verdict

Bear Creek Healthcare LLC, a 131-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in De Queen, AR, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #41 of 218 rated homes in AR on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#41 of 218
In-state rank among rated AR homes
3.90
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
8
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 221 AR nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
045287
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
131
Residents
49
In Hospital
No
County
Sevier
Last Inspection
Mar 6, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.90 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.40 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.07
CNA Hours
2.43
Total Nursing Hours
3.90 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
45.9%
RN Turnover
40.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Bear Creek Healthcare LLC

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Bear Creek Healthcare LLC ranks #41 of 218 rated nursing homes in AR on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Bear Creek Healthcare LLC operates 131 certified beds in De Queen, AR with approximately 49 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 4★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 8 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.90 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.40 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Bear Creek Healthcare LLC falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 45.9% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (8 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 6, 2026 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 5, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0804

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 6, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 6, 2024 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 6, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 6, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 13.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 7.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 3.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 94.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 23.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 94.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 6.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 68.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 59.3% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Bear Creek Healthcare LLC, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Bear Creek Healthcare LLC

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The AR registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View AR registry
  • Peer homes near 131 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in AR. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Bear Creek Healthcare LLC?
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Bear Creek Healthcare LLC rank among nursing homes in AR?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Bear Creek Healthcare LLC ranks 41st among 218 rated nursing homes in AR (#41 of 218). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Bear Creek Healthcare LLC?
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC reports 3.90 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.40 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 45.9%.
How many beds does Bear Creek Healthcare LLC have?
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC has 131 certified beds with approximately 49 residents. The facility is located at 322 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, AR 71832.
Does Bear Creek Healthcare LLC have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Bear Creek Healthcare LLC has 8 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Bear Creek Healthcare LLC received any fines or penalties?
No, Bear Creek Healthcare LLC has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Bear Creek Healthcare LLC?
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Bear Creek Healthcare LLC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Bear Creek Healthcare LLC was on Mar 6, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Bear Creek Healthcare LLC?
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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