PlainNursing
CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Cave City Nursing Home INC

442 Taylor Circle, Cave City, AR 72521

Cave City Nursing Home INC, a 90-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Cave City, AR, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, 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.

Phone: 8702835313

Build a private shortlist as you compare, saved on this device, no account needed.

5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.63
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
11
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
045148
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
90
Residents
76
In Hospital
No
County
Sharp
Last Inspection
Jul 2, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.63 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.35 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.02
CNA Hours
3.27
Total Nursing Hours
4.63 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.00

What the CMS Record Reveals About Cave City Nursing Home INC

Cave City Nursing Home INC operates 90 certified beds in Cave City, AR with approximately 76 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 2★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 11 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.63 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 0.35 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Cave City Nursing Home INC falls into a category where comparative context matters.

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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (11 most recent)

C - Widespread - No harm Jul 2, 2025 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 30, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 2, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 30, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0677

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 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: May 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 3, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 2, 2023 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: Mar 3, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 2, 2023 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 3, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 2, 2023 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 3, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 2, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 3, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 2.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 13.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 7.5% 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 0.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% 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 96.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 22.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 15.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 86.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 68.2% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Cave City Nursing Home INC?
Cave City Nursing Home INC has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at Cave City Nursing Home INC?
Cave City Nursing Home INC reports 4.63 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.35 per resident day (national average: 0.68).
How many beds does Cave City Nursing Home INC have?
Cave City Nursing Home INC has 90 certified beds with approximately 76 residents. The facility is located at 442 Taylor Circle, Cave City, AR 72521.
Does Cave City Nursing Home INC have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Cave City Nursing Home INC has 11 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Cave City Nursing Home INC received any fines or penalties?
No, Cave City Nursing Home INC has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Cave City Nursing Home INC?
Cave City Nursing Home INC is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Cave City Nursing Home INC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Cave City Nursing Home INC was on Jul 2, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Cave City Nursing Home INC?
Cave City Nursing Home INC 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. Always verify information directly 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.

Found this useful? Share Cave City Nursing Home INC's record.