Bear Creek Healthcare LLC
322 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, AR 71832
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC is a nursing home in De Queen, Arkansas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (870) 642-3562
- Last standard health inspection
- March 6, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 131
- Residents per day, on average
- 50.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Bear Creek Healthcare, LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Arkansas average (8 vs 18).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 6, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2026.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 6, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0223. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0223 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0341 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0805 from the health inspection on June 6, 2024.
3 citations
Health inspection on October 17, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
4 citations
Health inspection on June 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0223. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2024.
Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2024.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PARSONS, CATHY5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2017
- BAILEY, MICHELLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- FORBES, JARVARIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- FORMBY, VANESSAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/29/2023
- PREJEAN, DEANNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- SHORT, SARAHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
Questions
When was Bear Creek Healthcare LLC last inspected?
CMS lists March 6, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Bear Creek Healthcare LLC have?
CMS lists 8 health citations since June 6, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Bear Creek Healthcare LLC been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Bear Creek Healthcare LLC?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Bear Creek Healthcare LLC a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.