Hudson Memorial Nursing Home

Nursing Home · El Dorado, AR

CMS overall rating 2/5 Government - County

CMS certification number045214

Contact & location

700 N. College Avenue
El Dorado, AR 71730
Union County
Phone
(870) 863-8131
ZIP code
71730 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
108
Residents per day
60.4 (56% occupied)
Ownership
Government - County
Medicare certified since
September 1, 1993
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.4
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.13 (state 4.03 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.42 (state 0.41 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.47 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.24 (state 2.67 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.32 (state 3.46 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
59.7 (state 49.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
66.7 (state 44.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 19, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 2.9 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 4 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-11-20 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-04
2024-12-19 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.
F0838 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-12-19 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-12-19 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 drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-12-19 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-12-19 Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-12-19 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-12-19 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-12-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-15
2023-10-20 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-10
2023-10-20 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-10
2023-10-20 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-10
2023-10-20 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-10
2022-07-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-04
2022-07-21 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-04

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Union County (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Merrit, Carolyn (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Smart, Gregory (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Fife, Scott (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Gibson, Carla (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hammond, Caroline (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hanry, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Harper, Scott (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lambert, Regina (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Loftin, Mike (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Merrit, Carolyn (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Partridge, Linda (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Smart, Gregory (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Smart, Gregory (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Union County (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Hudson Memorial Nursing Home?

Hudson Memorial Nursing Home has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.4-star average in Arkansas.

How many beds does Hudson Memorial Nursing Home have?

It has 108 certified beds and cares for about 60 residents per day.

Has Hudson Memorial Nursing Home been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Hudson Memorial Nursing Home?

(870) 863-8131. The facility is located at 700 N. College Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.