Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
NIGHTINGALE AT ARKADELPHIA
ARKADELPHIA, AR · 100 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey September 18, 2025
CMS Certification Number 045350 · first certified August 1999
Ownership
Operated by NIGHTINGALE · For profit - Partnership
- Ownership changed July 1, 2022 (change of ownership)to NIGHTINGALE OF ARKADELPHIA from CLARK PROGRESSIVE ELDERCARE SERVICES INC
Position within AR
8 citations — more than 71% of the 221 certified nursing homes in AR. Compared within AR rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens October 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was September 2025. Facilities in AR are typically surveyed 12–17 months after the last one (median 15), measured over 307 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in AR, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the AR figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 8 |
| Median facility in AR | 5 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 31, 2023 | 3 |
| June 20, 2024 | 2 |
| September 18, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | 2 | 2024-06-20 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2023-08-31 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2024-06-20 |
| K-0344 | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | 1 | 2025-09-18 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 1 | 2025-09-18 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2025-09-18 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 1 | 2023-08-31 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
September 18, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
| K-0344 | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
June 20, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 19, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 19, 2024) |
August 31, 2023 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 22, 2023) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 22, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 22, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.