ST Johns Place of Arkansas, LLC
Nursing Home · Fordyce, AR
CMS certification number045396
Contact & location
1400 Hwy 79/167 BypassFordyce, AR 71742
Dallas County
- Phone
- (870) 352-2104
- ZIP code
- 71742 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day
- 56.5 (57% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- ST John's Place of Arkansas, LLC
- Chain
- Southern Administrative Services (35 facilities, avg 3.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 17, 2004
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.08 (state 4.03 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.63 (state 0.41 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.94 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.51 (state 2.67 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.51 (state 3.46 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.3 (state 49.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 12.5 (state 44.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 4, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 2.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 6 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-06 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-09 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-09 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-09 |
| 2024-06-13 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-27 |
| 2024-06-13 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-27 |
| 2024-06-13 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-27 |
| 2024-06-13 | 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 2024-06-27 |
| 2024-06-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-27 |
| 2024-06-13 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-27 |
| 2024-06-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-27 |
| 2024-06-13 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-27 |
| 2024-06-13 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-27 |
| 2023-08-03 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-07 |
| 2023-06-02 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-23 |
| 2023-06-02 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-23 |
| 2023-06-02 | 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 2023-06-23 |
| 2023-06-02 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-23 |
| 2023-06-02 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-23 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| 4P2T1 Ops Holding LP (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Walley, Lindsey (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Alexark1 LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Jej Assets LP (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Jej Management, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Ponthie, Sharlot (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Walley, Lindsey (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Ponthie, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ponthie, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kelley, Thomas (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of ST Johns Place of Arkansas, LLC?
ST Johns Place of Arkansas, LLC has a 4-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 ST Johns Place of Arkansas, LLC have?
It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 57 residents per day.
Has ST Johns Place of Arkansas, LLC been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns ST Johns Place of Arkansas, LLC?
It is part of Southern Administrative Services and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of ST Johns Place of Arkansas, LLC?
(870) 352-2104. The facility is located at 1400 Hwy 79/167 Bypass, Fordyce, AR 71742.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.