ElderGrade
A

85/100

Excellent

Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little Rock

2401 John Ashley Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 23 in Pulaski County (501) 683-2382
Certified beds
96
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 62%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

25/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 6.97 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.47 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 62% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 5.06 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.47 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.44 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 61.70%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 16 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 1, 2025 (1 year ago). That inspection produced no citations — the findings below are older.

F Feb 23, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 23, 2024 F0558 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 23, 2024 F0577

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 23, 2024 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 23, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 23, 2024 F0805

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 23, 2024 F0921 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 23, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
LEE, PHOUA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
LEE, PHOUA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little Rock

What is the ElderGrade for Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little Rock? +

Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little Rock holds an ElderGrade of A (85 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little Rock? +

Residents receive an average of 5.06 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little Rock been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 16 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little Rock accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little Rock is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.