nursing home in Mountain Home, AR
Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home
300 Good Samaritan Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653 · (870) 706-6525
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home at a glance
Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is a 70-bed for-profit nursing home in Mountain Home, Arkansas (Baxter County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Arkansas average of 3.4.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 20, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 70
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Continuum Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- December 1, 1994
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Baxter County
- CMS Certification Number
- 045250
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.91 hrs | 4.02 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.42 hrs | 0.41 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.49 hrs | 2.67 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.51 hrs | 3.45 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 21 | 39.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $9,209 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 70 | 109 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 50 | 77 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 70.9% | 71.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.1% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.4% | 10.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.7% | 9.5% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 25.5% | 10.1% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.5% | 4.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 21.3% | 1.4% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15.7% | 21.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 28.1% | 13.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 65% | 95.1% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 87.6% | 77.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 33.9% | 82% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 22 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 21, 2025 |
| June 27, 2025 Complaint | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 21, 2025 |
| May 8, 2024 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Fire safety | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected May 8, 2024 |
| January 26, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 19, 2024 |
| April 14, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Fire safety | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Standard | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0800 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
| April 14, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 13, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCKSTEIN, DANIEL Individual | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| AR PROPCO MEMBER LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| BUNCH, JASON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| DORN, CHERYL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| SAMZIL HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| BRUCKSTEIN, DANIEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| BUNCH, JASON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| DORN, CHERYL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home's rating?
Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Arkansas nursing homes is 3.4 stars.
How many inspection citations did Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Arkansas average of 2.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Continuum Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home and how do I contact it?
Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is at 300 Good Samaritan Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653. Phone: (870) 706-6525.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.