Skilled nursing · Little Rock, AR

Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd

3001 ALDERSGATE ROAD, Little Rock, AR 72205

5 / 5CMS 120 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 27%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 73 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Arkansas state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 3.1 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.22 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 63 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Arkansas DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.22

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

63%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

3.1%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Arkansas state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.22

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.87

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

63%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

42%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

3.1%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

14.0%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

5.2%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID045343

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds120

Avg residents88

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.22 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 5.2% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 3% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Arkansas DPH · Last reconciled May 7, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd?

Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 3 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd appears in the record section above.

Does Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd use antipsychotic medications?

3.1 percent of long-stay residents at Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 14.0 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 73 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Arkansas state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd?

Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd is located at 3001 ALDERSGATE ROAD, Little Rock, AR 72205. Phone: (501) 217-9774. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd a special focus facility?

Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd compare to other Little Rock skilled nursing facilities?

Nursing And Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 73. The full Little Rock directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Little Rock directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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