All citations for Nightingale at Arkadelphia

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 18, 2025

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0344, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.