ST JOHNS PLACE OF ARKANSAS, LLC – FORDYCE, AR

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

St Johns Place Of Arkansas, LLC

1400 HWY 79/167 BYPASS, Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-2104
100 beds
All Fordyce facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
79.18
Score /100
#4053
National Rank

#4053
of 14703 facilities
National
72.4% position
#89
of 221 in AR
State Rank
#1
of 1 in Dallas
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Fordyce
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 71742
ZIP Rank






About St Johns Place Of Arkansas, LLCSt Johns Place Of Arkansas, Llc is located at 1400 Hwy 79/167 Bypass, Fordyce, AR, reachable at (870) 352-2104. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 100.0 certified beds and serves an average of 63 residents per day. It is part of the Southern Administrative Services network (35 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2004-01-17. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

St Johns Place Of Arkansas, LLC

Address

1400 Hwy 79/167 Bypass, Fordyce, AR 71742

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 100 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: SOUTHERN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 8 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
79.18
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#4053 of 14703 nationally – #89 of 221 in Arkansas

Who Is This Facility Best For?

St Johns Place Of Arkansas, Llc is a strong choice for families in the Fordyce, 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

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 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 InsightSt Johns Place Of Arkansas, Llc currently provides 3 hours 57 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 36 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 36.7% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 57 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 34 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours48 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours36 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 Hours3 hours 20 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours13 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 8 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $110,939. 25 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 19.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#4,053
of 14,703
National
Top 28%
#89
of 221
AR State
Top 40% in AR
#1
of 1
️ Dallas County
Best in county
#1
of 1
️ Fordyce
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 71742
Best in ZIP

Nationally, St Johns Place Of Arkansas, Llc ranks 4053rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AR, it ranks 89th out of 221 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,089 nationally and RN hours rank #6,703 nationally (#25 in AR).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AR State Rank Note
2022 4.87 #1,334 / 14,703 #16 / 221 Top 10%
2023 4.50 #2,129 / 14,703 #29 / 221 Top 25%
2024 3.63 #6,957 / 14,703 #157 / 221 Above average
2025 3.67 #7,219 / 14,703 #160 / 221 Above average
2026 3.96 #5,089 / 14,703 #107 / 221 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AR State Rank Note
2022 0.35 #11,732 / 14,703 #114 / 221 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.47 #8,838 / 14,703 #42 / 221 Below average
2024 0.38 #10,875 / 14,703 #85 / 221 Below average
2025 0.58 #6,761 / 14,703 #18 / 221 Above average
2026 0.60 #6,703 / 14,703 #25 / 221 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

St Johns Place Of Arkansas, Llc is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2004-01-17. 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) 352-2104 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

St Johns Place Of Arkansas, Llc holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), 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 79.2/100, placing it #4053 of 14703 facilities nationally and #89 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 St Johns Place Of Arkansas, Llc receives a reported average of 3 hours 57 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 36 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 48 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 34 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 20 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 36.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 8 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $110,939. 25 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. 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 19.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, St Johns Place Of Arkansas, Llc ranks 4053rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AR, it ranks 89th out of 221 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,089 nationally and RN hours rank #6,703 nationally (#25 in AR). Our composite quality score of 79.2/100 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 Fordyce, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/arkansas/fordyce/

Contact and Location

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1400 HWY 79/167 BYPASS, Fordyce, AR 71742
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 100
Average Residents / Day 63 (63% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Dallas County, AR
City Fordyce, AR
ZIP Code 71742
Approved Since January 17, 2004
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 045396
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
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.
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