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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Corning Therapy and Living Center

831 North Missouri, Corning, AR 72422

Corning Therapy and Living Center, a 84-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Corning, AR, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy 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
3.77
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
11
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$8K
Federal penalties (1)

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
045433
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
84
Residents
38
In Hospital
No
County
Clay
Last Inspection
Dec 18, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.77 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.52 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.99
CNA Hours
2.27
Total Nursing Hours
3.77 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
52.4%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Corning Therapy and Living Center

Corning Therapy and Living Center operates 84 certified beds in Corning, AR with approximately 38 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 3★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 11 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS enforcement records show 1 penalty totaling $8K levied against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.77 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 0.52 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Corning Therapy and Living Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 52.4%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer.

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)

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Aug 8, 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: Jul 30, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 8, 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: Aug 27, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 27, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 23, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 27, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 23, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 27, 2023 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 16, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 28, 2022 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 25, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 28, 2022 Tag: 0687

Provide appropriate foot care.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 25, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 28, 2022 Tag: 0678

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 28, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 28, 2022 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 25, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 28, 2022 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 25, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 11.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 6.4% 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 6.9% 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 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 21.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 22.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 93.1% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $8K

Date Type Amount
Aug 8, 2024 Fine $8K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Corning Therapy and Living Center?
Corning Therapy and Living Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Corning Therapy and Living Center?
Corning Therapy and Living Center reports 3.77 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.52 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 52.4%.
How many beds does Corning Therapy and Living Center have?
Corning Therapy and Living Center has 84 certified beds with approximately 38 residents. The facility is located at 831 North Missouri, Corning, AR 72422.
Does Corning Therapy and Living Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Corning Therapy and Living Center has 11 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Corning Therapy and Living Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Corning Therapy and Living Center has received 1 penalties totaling $8K.
Who owns Corning Therapy and Living Center?
Corning Therapy and Living Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Corning Therapy and Living Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Corning Therapy and Living Center was on Dec 18, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Corning Therapy and Living Center?
Corning Therapy and Living Center 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.

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