St Johns Place of Arkansas

St Johns Place Of Arkansas is a private, for-profit care facility with 100 certified beds, serving about 65 residents each day, and has both short-term and long-term care, which means folks can come for a little while right after a hospital stay when they need rehab before going home, or they can stay for more ongoing help if they need skilled nursing or are very frail and depend on nurses day and night, and the place also has a secure unit meant to help keep some residents extra safe. There are on-site therapy services and daily activities planned for the residents, with an aim to create a comfortable setting where people have support and chances to socialize. The staff uses personalized care plans, adjusting help to fit each person's needs, and the facility says it encourages friendship and holistic wellness with activities and options for transport to appointments, which can make life simpler for residents who need it. The building's described as modern and set up for safety and comfort, with a 24/7 admission process so people can enter at any time. John Ponthie has managed the place since July 2012, and the ownership group includes several companies and people like Alexark1 LLC and Lindsey Walley, while the administration connects with Southern Administrative Services. St Johns Place Of Arkansas has had some documented problems, including nutrition and dietary issues, quality of life and care concerns, and matters about resident rights, with a total of 19 deficiencies noted as of June 13, 2024 and 9 of these seen in the standard inspection report. Nursing turnover is lower than average for Arkansas at 37.3%, but the nurse hours per resident each day at 3.75 fall a bit under the state's average, which is 4.1. There's no public information about the specific services or amenities, and while the community says it tries to offer a nurturing environment and good support to each resident, the reported inspection findings point out areas where things haven't met required standards, so there are details families will want to ask about directly if considering a stay at St Johns Place Of Arkansas, especially about current services and how any past issues are being addressed.