Mccrory, Arkansas · CMS Care Compare

Woodruff County Health Center

4 of 5 · CMS overall rating Above average

139 WEST HIGHWAY 64, Mccrory, AR 72101

Government - County 120 certified beds All Arkansas homes →

Mccrory, Arkansas · CMS verdict

Woodruff County Health Center holds a 4 of 5 CMS overall star rating - above the Arkansas state average of 3.3, reflecting above-average quality on the federal five-star scale.

4/5 CMS overall
3/5 Health inspection
5/5 Staffing
120 Certified beds

The rating and the PlainElderCare Index below summarize federal inspection, staffing, and outcome data, they measure specific, documented dimensions of this facility, not a holistic verdict on the care your family member would receive. Visit in person, talk with staff and current residents' families, and weigh your family member's specific needs before choosing.

Woodruff County Health Center in Mccrory, Arkansas holds a CMS overall rating of 4 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 60 of 100 (grade D). The 120-bed facility operates where a semi-private nursing-home room in Arkansas runs a median of $7,452 per month. Figures are from CMS Nursing Home Compare.

60 of 100 · D

PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index

A transparent composite of this facility's CMS Care Compare sub-ratings and its federal inspection record. It complements, and does not replace, the official CMS overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. How this is calculated.

How the 60 is built: each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 60.

Health inspections 3/5 stars · 50
Staffing 5/5 stars · 100
Quality measures 2/5 stars · 25
Inspection record 16 deficiencies · 69.44444444444444

Weights: health inspections 30%, staffing 25%, quality measures 25%, inspection record 20%; any dimension CMS has not published drops out and its weight redistributes (no silent deflation). Inspection record is benchmarked against all rated US nursing homes. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.

Data insights

Quality ratings

Woodruff County Health Center holds a CMS overall quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on the most recent Care Compare release (data as of April 2026). CMS breaks this into three sub-ratings: health inspection (3/5), staffing (5/5), and quality measures (2/5). The health inspection rating reflects on-site surveyor findings from the last three cycles. The staffing rating compares case-mix-adjusted nurse hours per resident day to national benchmarks, and quality measures aggregate 15 clinical indicators including pressure ulcers, falls with injury, and long-stay antipsychotic use.

Size and setting

Located in Mccrory, Arkansas, this facility operates 120 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 91 residents - an occupancy rate of about 76%. The facility is classified under government - county ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At roughly 76% occupancy, this facility has meaningful open capacity relative to its certified bed count.

Inspection record

On the regulatory side, federal and state surveyors have documented multiple deficiencies at this facility (16 total). CMS has levied 1 enforcement penalty - civil money penalties or denials of payment, during the same window. This is a high deficiency count relative to most facilities; requesting the full survey report directly is the only way to see whether these are concentrated in one area or spread across the facility's operations.

Where these figures come from

The figures above come directly from the U.S. Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare dataset for federal quality ratings, combined with the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey of more than 15,000 elder-care providers nationwide and U.S. Census American Community Survey income data. Cost figures are monthly medians, refreshed annually with each new CareScout release; quality ratings are refreshed quarterly from the CMS Provider Information File. Read these state and county medians as benchmarks, then verify current rates with individual providers and consult care managers before making placement decisions. See our methodology for source vintage.

How Woodruff County Health Center compares to Arkansas

CMS five-star sub-ratings (0–5) for this facility against the Arkansas facility-weighted average. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Overall 4/5 · state avg 3.3
Health inspection 3/5 · state avg 3.0
Staffing 5/5 · state avg 3.1
Quality measures 2/5 · state avg 3.8

Bar = this facility's rating · vertical marker = Arkansas state average. Higher is better on all four CMS measures.

Where Woodruff County Health Center ranks in Arkansas

Among the 218 CMS-rated nursing homes in Arkansas, Woodruff County Health Center’s 4-star overall rating is higher than 51% of them. The bars show how all Arkansas homes spread across the CMS 1-to-5 scale; this facility’s band is highlighted.

1 star 32 · 15%
2 stars 42 · 19%
3 stars 38 · 17%
4 stars · this facility 46 · 21%
5 stars 60 · 28%

46 Arkansas homes share this 4-star rating. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.

Facility details

Beds, residents, ownership, location, penalty and deficiency counts from CMS Care Compare.
Attribute Value
Beds 120
Residents 91
Ownership Government - County
County Woodruff
Penalties 1
Deficiencies 16

Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)

What do families ask most?

What is the quality rating for Woodruff County Health Center?

Woodruff County Health Center has an overall CMS quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5.

How much does a nursing home cost per month in Arkansas?

The median cost for a semi-private nursing home room in Arkansas is $7,452 per month ($89,425 annually). A private room averages $8,060 per month. Costs are from the CareScout 2025 survey.

What services does Woodruff County Health Center offer?

Woodruff County Health Center is a skilled nursing facility with 120 beds with approximately 91 current residents. It operates under government - county ownership. The facility has recorded 16 deficiencies and 1 penalties in CMS inspections.

Does Woodruff County Health Center have any deficiencies or penalties?

Woodruff County Health Center has multiple deficiencies (16 total) and 1 penalties recorded by CMS. Deficiencies are identified during federal and state inspections and can range from minor issues to serious safety concerns. Fewer deficiencies generally indicate better regulatory compliance.

What are the alternatives to a nursing home in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, alternatives include assisted living ($4,637/mo), home health aides ($4,767/mo), and adult day care ($1,647/mo). The right option depends on the level of medical care needed, budget, and personal preferences.

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Related Resources

Compare cost and CMS quality across the state on the Arkansas elder-care overview, or see how facilities rank nationwide in our highest-rated states ranking.

Weigh nursing care against assisted living, home health, and adult day care, with national median costs, on our care types comparison, and learn how to fund it in our paying for elder care guide.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Provider ID: 045222.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainElderCare Editorial