Dermott City Nursing Home
702 West Gaines St, Dermott, AR 71638 · (870) 538-3241
Government - City · 70 certified beds
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
Dermott City Nursing Home has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2025, found 4 citations (the Arkansas average is 2.7). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $48,527 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 27, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Post nurse staffing information every day.February 27, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.February 27, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 27, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.February 27, 2025 · F0917 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.July 8, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 8, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 23, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 23, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.December 23, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 23, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.October 23, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $24,662July 8, 2026
- Fine of $14,901December 23, 2025
- Fine of $8,964October 23, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Arkansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.67 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 49.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - City |
| Certified beds | 70 |
| Average residents per day | 50.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Lake Village Rehabilitation and Care Center Lake Village · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Nightingale at Stonegate Crossett · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Nightingale at Crossett Crossett · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Belle View Estates Rehabilitation and Care Center Monticello · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Woods, a Nightingale Community Monticello · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
Comparing nursing homes?
See whether help at home or assisted living fits better. Answer four questions and we'll suggest where to start: a medical alert, help at home, or assisted living.
Free for families. This isn't medical advice.
Who are you looking for help for?
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Dermott City Nursing Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.