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Our editorial team analyzed 214 nursing homes in AR using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in AR
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the AR Dept. of Human Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableNH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Arkansas average is: 46.0% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other AR nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 214 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Overview of The Crossing at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation
Skilled nursing, memory care, respite care, and nursing home care make up the service portfolio at The Crossing at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation in Searcy, AR. Skilled nursing here means a licensed nurse is around at every hour of the day. Memory care puts supervision inside a secured space for someone whose dementia has brought a risk of wandering with it. Respite care covers a short stay, booked around travel or a caregiver’s own recovery.
Four care types under one roof mean somebody whose needs will grow can stay where they are when that happens. One hundred thirty-eight beds fill out the building. Nursing time per resident per day is reported at 4 hours and 53 minutes.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all taken here. A stay that starts as a recovery and turns into a long-term address can change payer without changing buildings.
Private rooms with showers are named among the amenities, and so is a courtyard. At 68, the area’s Walk Score is somewhat walkable. Heather Allen works as administrator, and SRCNC operates the home.
Overview of The Green House Cottages of Wentworth Place
The Green House Cottages of Wentworth Place is a nursing home in Magnolia, AR, offering Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care, and Skilled Nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide nursing care for residents who need ongoing support, while Memory Care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice Care focuses on comfort at the end of life, and Respite Care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The range of care may make the community a good fit for a resident who needs nursing support, memory care, end of life care, or temporary care while a family caregiver is unavailable. The home has 135 beds and opened in 2009. T Marquel (Kelly) Park serves as administrator, and Wentworth operates the community. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care.
Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 3 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Rooms are private or semi private, so a resident may have an individual room or share a room. Restaurant style dining includes homestyle, made to order meals, with the resident choosing at mealtime.
Scheduled transportation takes residents to medical appointments and outings. Gardens, walking paths, and seating areas provide outdoor places to spend time, while beauty and barber services, a salon or spa, and rehabilitation services are also available. A Walk Score of 54 means some errands can be completed on foot, giving residents who no longer drive limited nearby options while other trips require transportation.
Hillcrest Home offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust. Specializing in skilled nursing care and rehabilitative services, the nursing home aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness.
Hillcrest Home ensures that its residents maintain their independence. The results-driven community is committed to delivering quality care for its medical services, such as stroke recovery, cardiac rehabilitation, wound care, pulmonary impairment, and post-surgery recovery.
With 36 years of care, Spring Creek Health and Rehab offers nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Cabot, AR. Residents receive ongoing clinical support from licensed nurses, supported by 24-hour staffing. Specialized care is also provided for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Moreover, hospice services provide comfort for those with life-limiting conditions.
The community has 109 beds, with an occupancy of 73.4%. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.
A therapy gym supports rehabilitation sessions at the community, while the enclosed outdoor courtyard has a gazebo and concrete walking path for time outside. Furthermore, salon services let residents receive grooming on-site. Meals prepared by a certified dietary manager and cooks can accommodate food allergies and preferences.
Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives some opportunities to get out independently. SCNC operates the community, with Hadleigh McCluskey serving as administrator.
Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation provides nursing home, memory care, respite, and skilled nursing services in Springdale, Arkansas. Short-term and long-term care options support varying clinical needs, while memory care serves individuals living with dementia. Respite stays offer temporary support when primary caregivers need time away.
The 102-bed facility operates at an 80% occupancy rate. Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 55 minutes per resident daily. Private rooms offer personal living space, and a shared dining room hosts community meals prepared by a certified dietary manager and culinary team. Additional amenities include customized diets, an on-site therapy gym, and a salon. The surrounding neighborhood has a 37 walk score, meaning routine errands generally require transportation.
Prospective representatives can contact the staff at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation to schedule a visit or explore payment options.
Memory care, respite care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care come together at The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows in Springdale, AR. Nursing here is licensed, in the building, and does not break for the night. That matters where there is a memory care population, because supervision and nursing are two separate overnight jobs.
Being at risk of wandering is what puts a resident into memory care, and what that resident gets is a secured setting with people watching. Respite is arranged for a family rather than for a diagnosis, covering the stretch when the caregiver who usually does it is elsewhere. Needs that grow over time have somewhere to grow into.
140 beds are what the license permits. Nurse time breaks down to 4 hours and 46 minutes per resident, per day. Short-term rehabilitation supports recovery inside a stay with an end date.
Outdoor time has a courtyard, and grooming has a salon. Families pay by Medicare, Medicaid, or private means. The administrator is John McPherson, and NWA Nursing Center, LLC operates the community.
Overview of Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center established its operations in Russellville, Arkansas back in 1968, providing nursing care, skilled nursing, hospice, and respite services. Care programs address both ongoing residential stays and brief rehabilitation periods following medical events. Temporary respite stays accommodate family caregivers needing short-term relief, while hospice services center on comfort care.
Caregivers at the 124-bed center maintain an average of 5 hours and 49 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident daily. Managed by administrator Mark Lamb and operator Stella Manor Care Center, the location features private and semi-private rooms, alongside transport services for medical appointments. Accepted payment methods include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Prospective representatives are encouraged to get in touch with Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to discuss room options, check current occupancy, and review admission details.
Greystone Nursing and Rehab is a nursing home in Cabot, AR, offering skilled nursing and respite care. Skilled nursing provides nursing care on site, with staff present throughout the day and night through 24 hour staffing. Respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while the short term rehabilitation program supports residents receiving time limited rehabilitation services.
The community may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing or short term rehabilitation, or for a family seeking temporary respite care. Greystone has 80 beds, with private and semi private rooms that allow a resident to have a room alone or share with another person. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 14 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Chad Curtis serves as the administrator. An on site rehabilitation gym and rehabilitation services allow therapy to take place at the community, while full time transportation to and from medical appointments supports attendance without arranging separate transportation. Residents also have access to a salon, covered patio, and outside garden for on site grooming and time outdoors.
Superior Health and Rehab runs two care types in Conway, AR. They are skilled nursing and nursing home care. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing on-site, and the long-term side is for a resident whose need for help is not going to resolve. Rehabilitation for the short term is the other case, a stay after an illness, an injury or a procedure.
Superior is licensed for 118 beds, in private and semi-private rooms. One resident has the private kind to themselves, and the semi-private kind is shared. Transportation is among the named amenities.
Social events are named as a program, and there is a recreation area and dining as well. Residents therefore have somewhere to join something organised and somewhere to simply spend an afternoon. Three payers are taken, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Each resident is credited with 3 hours and 56 minutes of nursing a day. The administrator is Vickey Kirkemier. Long-term nursing and a short recovery track under one roof suit either an open-ended need for support or a stay for a few weeks.
Situated in Charleston, AR, Greenhurst Nursing Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and respite care. Residents have access to services as needed with a doctor on-site, and 24-hour staffing. The community also provides respite care for those seeking temporary stays, particularly older adults whose usual caregiver needs time away.
The center has 113 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 54 minutes per resident each day. Occupancy is at 51.3%, with an average length of stay of 365 days. Therapy services are also available on site, allowing residents to receive rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment options for covered or private care. The community is administered by Jonas C. Schaffer. Meanwhile, its Walk Score is 44, suggesting some amenities can be reached on foot. However, transportation and a personal vehicle are still required for most errands.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Arkansas. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:3.2/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Arkansas. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Arkansas. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Arkansas
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Arkansas?
Assisted living in Arkansas is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Arkansas Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Arkansas Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 214 nursing homes in Arkansas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Arkansas?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Arkansas, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Arkansas?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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