About Montgomery County Nursing HomeMontgomery County Nursing Home is located at 741 South Drive, Mount Ida, AR, reachable at (870) 867-2156. This Government – County facility operates 112.0 certified beds and serves an average of 66 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1995-02-01. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Montgomery County Nursing Home is a strong choice for families in the Mount Ida, AR area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★5 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightMontgomery County Nursing Home currently provides 5 hours 15 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 26 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 23.1%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing5 hours 15 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours3 hours 53 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours56 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 27 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours25 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,316. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Nationally, Montgomery County Nursing Home ranks 844th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 88.1/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within AR, it ranks 11th out of 221 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #861 nationally and RN hours rank #10,207 nationally (#66 in AR).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AR State Rank
Note
2022
4.97
#1,176 / 14,703
#11 / 221
Top 10%
2023
4.95
#1,177 / 14,703
#18 / 221
Top 10%
2024
5.12
#960 / 14,703
#16 / 221
Top 10%
2025
5.48
#677 / 14,703
#6 / 221
Top 5%
2026
5.26
#861 / 14,703
#13 / 221
Top 10%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AR State Rank
Note
2022
0.32
#12,130 / 14,703
#132 / 221
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023
0.30
#12,101 / 14,703
#130 / 221
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
0.41
#10,233 / 14,703
#64 / 221
Below average
2025
0.41
#10,496 / 14,703
#74 / 221
Below average
2026
0.43
#10,207 / 14,703
#66 / 221
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Montgomery County Nursing Home is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1995-02-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (870) 867-2156 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Montgomery County Nursing Home holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 88.1/100, placing it #844 of 14703 facilities nationally and #11 of 221 in Arkansas. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Montgomery County Nursing Home receives a reported average of 5 hours 15 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 26 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 56 minutes; Nurse Aide — 3 hours 53 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 27 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 23.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,316. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 10.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Montgomery County Nursing Home ranks 844th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 88.1/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within AR, it ranks 11th out of 221 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #861 nationally and RN hours rank #10,207 nationally (#66 in AR). Our composite quality score of 88.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Mount Ida, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/arkansas/mount-ida/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.