ElderGrade
B

74.5/100

Above average

Hudson Memorial Nursing Home

700 N. College Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730

CMS 2/5 stars #4 of 5 in Union County (870) 863-8131
Certified beds
108
Occupancy
56%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 20.5/30 Stability 5/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

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

Staffing

20.5/30

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

  • 4.64 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.42 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 20% 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.

  • 60% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

  • 3 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 4.13 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.42 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.32 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 59.70%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 15 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 19, 2024 (1 year ago).

D Nov 20, 2025 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

F Dec 19, 2024 F0838

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 19, 2024 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 19, 2024 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 19, 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

D Dec 19, 2024 F0569

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 19, 2024 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 19, 2024 F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
FIFE, SCOTT Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GIBSON, CARLA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HAMMOND, CAROLINE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HANRY, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HARPER, SCOTT Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LAMBERT, REGINA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LOFTIN, MIKE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MERRIT, CAROLYN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PARTRIDGE, LINDA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SMART, GREGORY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
UNION COUNTY Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SMART, GREGORY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Hudson Memorial Nursing Home

What is the ElderGrade for Hudson Memorial Nursing Home? +

Hudson Memorial Nursing Home holds an ElderGrade of B (74.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". 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 Hudson Memorial Nursing Home? +

Residents receive an average of 4.13 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Hudson Memorial Nursing Home been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 15 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Hudson Memorial Nursing Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Hudson Memorial Nursing Home 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.