Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1321 Scenic Drive, Perryville, AR 72126 · Perry County · 95 certified beds · avg 69 residents/day · certified since Sep 15, 1994
Part of chain: CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS (38 facilities, chain avg rating 3.6★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (10)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Sep 5, 2024 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Sep 5, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. |
| Sep 5, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not prepare and serve food in a form that meets each resident's individual needs — for example, chopped, pureed, or softened food for residents with chewing or swallowing problems. |
| Sep 5, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Jul 20, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Jul 20, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
| Jul 20, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. |
| Jul 20, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. |
| Jul 20, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 1).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 5.31 | 4.71 | 3.95 | top 17% in Arkansas; top 9% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.25 | 0.48 | 0.69 | bottom 8% in Arkansas; bottom 5% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.21 | 4.04 | 3.50 | top 29% in Arkansas; top 17% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.16 | 0.28 | 0.48 | bottom 17% in Arkansas; bottom 6% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 46.3 | 49.5 | 45.8 | top 40% in Arkansas; bottom 46% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 0.0 | 44.8 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.59, RN 0.22, weekend 3.64. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Individual
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Arkansas Nursing Centers INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Morton, Michael | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/09/2004 |
| Morton, Michael | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/09/2004 |
| Morton, Michael | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/12/2024 |
| Nursing Consultants INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Perry County Nursing Center | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/12/2024 |
| Sams, Jerry | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2007 |
| Sams, Jerry | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2007 |
| Stout, Rhonda | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| Tilley, James | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| Tilley, James | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
- "How do you handle residents who need modified food textures, and how do you make those meals appetizing?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookridge Cove Rehabilitation and Care Center | 11.9 mi | Morrilton, AR | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 18.3 mi | Atkins, AR | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| The Blossoms at Conway Rehab & Nursing Center | 19.1 mi | Conway, AR | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 045246.