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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 TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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
Find the care you need at Lakewood Therapy and Living Center, an outstanding community in Hot Springs, AR, offering post-hospital care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Committed to residents’ welfare, a kind and highly skilled team provides the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. The community also promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
To ease financial burdens, Medicaid and Medicare are accepted. Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. Striving to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences, delicious and healthy dining options are served. With top-notch services and well-maintained amenities, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.
Located on West Broadway in West Memphis, Arkansas, The Springs of Broadway is a skilled nursing facility operated by West Memphis Wellness LLC. The community is owned by Jack Smith and administered by Arne Able. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. The community has 119 beds, with an occupancy rate of 55%.
Residents stay for an average of 87 days, which is a mix of people recovering after a hospital stay and those who need ongoing nursing support. Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 50 minutes per resident daily. Care is provided by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. This level of hands-on staffing forms the foundation of the community’s daily operations.
State inspections have identified concerns involving food preparation safety, kitchen sanitation, medication storage, and resident care practices. These are important operational and clinical areas that families should discuss during a tour and while speaking with the care team about how daily protocols are managed. Families considering the community should also spend time observing meal service and asking about its approach to food safety and medication management.
The community has a Walk Score of 40, so a few nearby services are within walking distance, but most trips require transportation. For family members visiting from nearby, the area offers reasonable access without heavy traffic congestion.
Overview of Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and respite care in Malvern, AR. Nursing home care offers a residential setting for people who need ongoing support, while skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief.
The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs short term rehabilitation or a family seeking temporary care. There are 94 beds. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available, giving a resident a setting for recovery and therapy without arranging care at a separate facility, and the Life With Us program is offered at the community.
In Gosnell, AR, Gosnell Health and Rehab is licensed for memory care, palliative care, respite care, nursing home care, hospice care, and skilled nursing. Licensed nursing occupies every hour of the day, which is what makes the residential side clinical as well.
Supervision inside a secured setting is what memory care means here. Hospice and palliative care both work on comfort for somebody with a serious or advanced illness.
Respite covers a short booking, made when whoever normally does the caregiving has to travel, recover, or simply stop for a while. Rehabilitation services are part of the same package, so therapy happens during the stay rather than after it.
The community has 70 beds. Four hours and 21 minutes of nursing attach to each resident daily. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are each on the accepted list.
Brad Hartley administers the place on an interim basis, and the operating company is CHC Gosnell Health and Rehab. Six care types cover a lot of ground.
Ongoing nursing, memory care, comfort-focused care, and a short respite stay are all inside that range. A resident whose situation shifts, or a family whose support arrangement does, has room to move within it.
Hudson Memorial Nursing Home, located in El Dorado, Arkansas, is devoted to delivering outstanding care to its residents. As a skilled nursing facility, Hudson Memorial provides various services, including short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The compassionate team at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home, led by dedicated professionals, focuses on creating a supportive and comforting environment for senior residents. The facility’s mission centers around guaranteeing the utmost care for Union County and the surrounding regions. With personalized care plans and a commitment to fostering a sense of community, they strive to enhance the overall quality of life for each individual entrusted to their care. Whether facilitating recovery or offering a nurturing home for long-term residents, Hudson Memorial Nursing Home is dedicated to upholding the well-being and dignity of each individual within their care.
Overview of Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center has been part of Fort Smith, Arkansas for 28 years, operating a 115-bed nursing home at 3310 N 50th St. Right now, 95 of those beds are filled, putting occupancy at 83%. The neighborhood itself is only somewhat walkable. A Walk Score of 40 means a handful of nearby services might be reachable on foot, but most trips are going to call for a car.
Care here centers on rehabilitation, backed by consistent nursing support. Residents receive rehabilitation services as part of their stay, and total nursing care runs close to five hours per resident each day, split across registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. For families sorting out payment, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, covering most of the common ways people fund a nursing home stay.
Beautician services and laundry assistance are available, and there are outdoor courtyards for residents who want to spend time outside. Dining offers some flexibility as well, since residents can choose to eat in their own room or head to the restaurant-style dining area, whichever suits them on a given day.
On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to focus on a fairly broad set of areas: medication management, infection prevention and control, staffing and staff credentials, environmental and hazardous materials safety, care planning and documentation, dietary and food service, resident rights and protections, and fall and injury prevention. That’s a wide net, and it reflects the kind of comprehensive review nursing homes generally go through, not something unique to this facility.
What this points to is a long-running, sizable nursing home built around rehabilitation and steady nursing coverage, with some flexibility in daily dining and broad payment options layered on top.
Innisfree Health and Rehab gives each resident 6 hours and 5 minutes of nursing time daily. The building holds 104 beds in Rogers, Arkansas. Three levels of care are named here: nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing care.
Nursing care is on hand at any hour, so nobody at home has to judge when to call. Rehabilitation is listed, and short-term rehab is included. Relearning how to manage a morning routine is a different ask compared to putting strength and functionality into a weak leg.
Respite does not always mean there’s a crisis; some families build a week into each quarter and take it on the calendar. An eligible stay can be covered by Medicare, by Medicaid, or privately.
A patio and a garden give residents somewhere to be outdoors, and a salon handles personal care indoors. Julia Beldyga administers the home.
The people this works best for are the kind whose nursing needs are constant and ongoing, but it also works for families who need someone to take over for care temporarily.
Butterfield Trail Village, which is located on 44 picturesque acres in the center of Fayetteville, offers first-rate amenities and a variety of impressive senior living options, including apartments, cottages, and village homes. The neighborhood is full of friendly people who will make you feel at home.
They provide more standard options, more amenities and activities at your disposal, and more choices than any other active senior living community in the region—all in a neighborhood setting that is beautifully kept by a fantastic staff that is ready to help. Apartments are conveniently located in the main building complex. There are a variety of sizes available, from studios to two-bedroom Deluxe and Ultra units, each with a private patio or balcony, full-size kitchen appliances, and roomy storage.
Experience a worry-free retirement at Crestpark Wynne, a dedicated community in Wynne, AR, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. A compassionate and well-trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock. The community also promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy are provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. Healthy meals are important for residents’ wellness, so delicious and well-balanced dining options are provided to meet their dietary needs and preferences. With its comprehensive care and extensive amenities, residents can rest assured of finding the right care to live beyond their potential.
Overview of Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home
Situated in the neighborhood of Mountain Home, AR, Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home is an inviting senior living community, offering independent living and assisted living services. Catering to approximately 170 residents, the community provides a safe and secure environment where residents can live full-connected lives with access to daily living assistance and rehabilitation services should they need it. Residents here thrive with the help of a reliable care team and a supportive environment that fosters independence and autonomy.
The community boasts a state of the art wellness center which offers excellent outpatient therapy services, a Hydroworx warm water therapy pool, fitness classes, and smart touch technology workout programs. Residents here also enjoy vibrant daily experiences based on residents’ rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. Here, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a well-lived life with all the comfort and convenience they could have.
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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