Laura Hoskins
Feb 2026
Staff is friendly and our dad seems to be content. My only complaint is the very sloppy dress code.
Lake Forest Senior Living At Mountain Home
300 Good Samaritan Drive3.7(25 ratings)· Mountain Home average: 4.3
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 70
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 70
- Inspections
- View history (29 citations)
- Therapy Amenity
- Warm water therapy pool for rehab exercises
- Rehab Services
- In-house and outpatient therapy services offered
- Veteran Programs
- Dedicated opportunities for veterans to connect
- Care Flexibility
- Short- and long-term subacute care options
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews of Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home are mixed, with praise for a knowledgeable administrator and director of nursing and a clean, activity-filled environment, but repeated concerns about understaffing, uneven staff professionalism, and difficulty reaching management by phone. Families describe both very positive and very negative experiences depending on which staff members were involved.
The Good
- Administrator and Director of Nursing personally know residents
- Clean, well-kept facility
- Residents actively engaged in daily activities
- Therapy pool and in-house rehab services
- Family-like, welcoming atmosphere praised by some
The Bad
- Multiple reports of short staffing and staff conflicts
- One report of a rude, unprofessional nurse
- One report of unreturned calls from assisted living manager
- One reviewer felt care declined after hospice involvement
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Lake Forest Senior Living At Mountain Home is a senior living community in Mountain Home, Arkansas offering Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 25 reviews.
About Lake Forest Senior Living At Mountain Home
Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is a senior living community in Mountain Home, Arkansas, offering independent living, assisted living, and short- and long-term subacute care options that evolve with residents' needs.
The community features a state-of-the-art Wellness Center with a warm water therapy pool for therapeutic exercises supporting physical and emotional health. In-house and outpatient therapy services are available, along with comprehensive medical and rehabilitative care designed to support recovery and wellness.
Lake Forest Senior Living maintains an active community environment with free educational programs, events, and dedicated opportunities for veterans to connect and participate. The community prioritizes personalized care plans that encourage independence and dignity, with daily assistance provided in a safe and vibrant setting.
Assisted living services focus on comfort, personal growth, and allowing residents to live confidently with appropriate daily support. The community emphasizes a family-like atmosphere where staff and residents are valued and respected, with admissions available 24/7.
Types of Care at Lake Forest Senior Living At Mountain Home
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Multiple Floor Plans
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Outdoor Patio
- Swimming Pool
Activities
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Lake Forest Senior Living At Mountain Home
3.7overall · 25 ratings combined
3.7★ on Google (25)
Cassidy Kimbley
Dec 2025
I’ve been to over 100 facilities across the country, this is one of the best ones I have visited. Staff are friendly, helpful and genuinely care for the residents here. It’s clean, well kept, and the Administrator, Todd, and Director of Nursing, Tess, were well informed and aquatinted with all of their residents, which is not something you see often. The residents were all happy and interacted with every one, and are involved in the many activities they have here. Overall a fantastic facility, I would not hesitate to place a loved one here.
Tina Michelle
Aug 2025
I was visiting a family member and had a disappointing experience with Nurse Donna. She was rude and unprofessional—not just in how she interacted with us, but also in how she spoke to her coworkers. I understand that everyone has tough days, but there are still ways to communicate with kindness and maintain professionalism. I hope this is addressed to ensure a more respectful and supportive environment for patients and staff alike.
Annette Wester
Jun 2024
I called the assisted living manager and left several detailed messages with their voice mail. I was very disappointed as I never got a return call. Would have been nice to talk with a professional and get some answers so I could make a decision for my mother but I guess you were too busy/ or I feel like my mom wasn’t worth your time. Very lacking in professionalism.
William Robison
Sep 2023
Some of the staff were wonderful, others were completely unhappy with their job. In the nearly two months that my father was there, it often appeared they were short of staff. Twice I saw employee conflicts, one leaving the building in tears, and another time with two in the hallway discussing staffing issues. My father, very picky, was incredibly dissatisfied. Considering the circumstances, the experience was barely par. Once Hospice of the Ozarks became involved, the service provided by Good Sam diminished substantially worse, without regard to paying the same rate. My father regularly complained of the overnight care workers, but I was never present overnight to witness. We are in a world where CNAs are not paid well for their work. Most staff in these facilities are underpaid. That still does not make it okay to provide substandard care because you are regularly short staffed. If staff was at par, I feel it was significantly poor staffing for the number of patients per section. Overall, the experience was disappointing. While this facility might be well rated in the community, I would not recommend the experience for a loved one.
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 29 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Aug 20, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth StandardNo citations
Jun 27, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 21, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 21, 2025
May 8, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2024
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2024
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 8, 2024
Jan 26, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 19, 2024
Apr 14, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2023
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Lake Forest Senior Living At Mountain Home offer?
Lake Forest Senior Living At Mountain Home offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Lake Forest Senior Living At Mountain Home located?
Lake Forest Senior Living At Mountain Home is located at 300 Good Samaritan Drive in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
What do families say about Lake Forest Senior Living At Mountain Home?
Reviews of Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home are mixed, with praise for a knowledgeable administrator and director of nursing and a clean, activity-filled environment, but repeated concerns about understaffing, uneven staff professionalism, and difficulty reaching management by phone. Families describe both very positive and very negative experiences depending on which staff members were involved.
How did Lake Forest Senior Living At Mountain Home do on recent health and safety inspections?
Lake Forest Senior Living At Mountain Home had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 29 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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