Page 13 of Best Nursing Homes in Arkansas

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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.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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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.

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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 Table 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. 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.
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.
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.
Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Ash Flat
105
Facility 105
AR AVG 106
Rank #102 / 206
--
4.44
Facility 4.44
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #114 / 186
-10%-5%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
17
Facility 17
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #69 / 187
8.5
Facility 8.5
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #133 / 187
-10-
16
Facility 16
AR AVG 38
Rank #161 / 203
Sharp Snf Operations, LLC
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #146 / 177
$2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #162 / 177
38.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #158 / 177
45155
Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
NH
RC
SNF
Malvern
94
Facility 94
AR AVG 106
Rank #138 / 206
69.5%
Facility 69.5%
AR AVG 67.4%
Rank #79 / 161
+3%
4.26
Facility 4.26
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #129 / 186
-50%-9%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #136 / 188
19
Facility 19
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #86 / 187
4.8
Facility 4.8
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #44 / 187
165-
5
Facility 5
AR AVG 38
Rank #190 / 203
James Towers
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #137 / 177
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #142 / 177
43.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #89 / 177
45270
Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Pocahontas
97
Facility 97
AR AVG 106
Rank #130 / 206
49.6%
Facility 49.6%
AR AVG 67.4%
Rank #135 / 161
-26%
4.14
Facility 4.14
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #162 / 186
-30%-11%
$9.3k
Facility $9.3k
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #147 / 188
21
Facility 21
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #154 / 187
5.3
Facility 5.3
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #104 / 187
148-
48
Facility 48
AR AVG 38
Rank #64 / 203
Randolph Snf Operations, LLC
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #158 / 177
$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #165 / 177
41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #135 / 177
45284
Lakewood Therapy and Living Center
NH
Hot Springs
80
Facility 80
AR AVG 106
Rank #165 / 206
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
AR AVG 67.4%
Rank #117 / 161
-15%
4.21
Facility 4.21
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #150 / 186
-54%-10%
$14.9k
Facility $14.9k
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #161 / 188
18
Facility 18
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #125 / 187
4.5
Facility 4.5
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #44 / 187
146A+
4
Facility 4
AR AVG 38
Rank #192 / 203
-
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #170 / 177
$2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #173 / 177
47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #56 / 177
45404
Springdale Health and Rehab
NH
MC
SNF
Springdale
140
Facility 140
AR AVG 106
Rank #16 / 206
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
AR AVG 67.4%
Rank #57 / 161
-4%
4.76
Facility 4.76
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #67 / 186
-16%+2%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
20
Facility 20
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #159 / 187
5.0
Facility 5.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #170 / 187
-91-
43
Facility 43
AR AVG 38
Rank #81 / 203
Northport Health Services Of Arkansas LLC
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #48 / 177
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #35 / 177
48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #45 / 177
45167
The Springs of Batesville
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Batesville
150
Facility 150
AR AVG 106
Rank #12 / 206
54.0%
Facility 54.0%
AR AVG 67.4%
Rank #125 / 161
-20%
5.30
Facility 5.30
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #34 / 186
-30%+13%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
19
Facility 19
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #99 / 187
3.8
Facility 3.8
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #57 / 187
-81A+
10
Facility 10
AR AVG 38
Rank #178 / 203
Batesville Healthcare LLC
$9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #75 / 177
$4.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #73 / 177
44.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 44.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG 46%
Rank #77 / 177
45203
The Springs of Broadway
NH
West Memphis
119
Facility 119
AR AVG 106
Rank #70 / 206
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
AR AVG 67.4%
Rank #88 / 161
0%
4.24
Facility 4.24
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #150 / 186
+27%-9%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
21
Facility 21
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #99 / 187
5.3
Facility 5.3
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #106 / 187
-80-
40
Facility 40
AR AVG 38
Rank #93 / 203
West Memphis Wellness LLC
$8.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #95 / 177
$3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #95 / 177
44.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 44.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG 46%
Rank #77 / 177
45195
Manila Healthcare Center
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Manila
84
Facility 84
AR AVG 106
Rank #159 / 206
23.8%
Facility 23.8%
AR AVG 67.4%
Rank #161 / 161
-65%
4.36
Facility 4.36
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #114 / 186
+32%-7%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
14
Facility 14
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #69 / 187
3.5
Facility 3.5
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #32 / 187
-20-
23
Facility 23
AR AVG 38
Rank #146 / 203
Chc Manila Nursing Center, LLC
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #140 / 177
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #129 / 177
47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #55 / 177
45297
Craighead Nursing Center-
NH
MC
SNF
Jonesboro
121
Facility 121
AR AVG 106
Rank #54 / 206
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$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
---35A+-County Government---45481
Gosnell Health and Rehab
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Gosnell
70
Facility 70
AR AVG 106
Rank #178 / 206
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
AR AVG 67.4%
Rank #37 / 161
+21%
4.35
Facility 4.35
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #129 / 186
+8%-7%
$13.6k
Facility $13.6k
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #155 / 188
11
Facility 11
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #10 / 187
3.7
Facility 3.7
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #23 / 187
157-
27
Facility 27
AR AVG 38
Rank #138 / 203
Chc Gosnell Health And Rehab, LLC
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #152 / 177
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #153 / 177
46.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #57 / 177
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Overview of Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Misty French owns Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a 105-bed nursing facility run by Sharp SNF Operations, LLC in Ash Flat, Arkansas. The building serves an average resident stay of about 133 days, meaning the day-to-day workload balances short-term post-hospital therapy with intermediate residential care. To process room rates and care costs, the billing desk accepts standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

On the floor, the nursing crew delivers an average of 4 hours and 52 minutes of direct care to each resident daily. This 24-hour team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants coordinates physical therapy routines, manages an on-staff doctor, and operates an Enhanced Care Unit for residents with complex clinical needs.

For daily life, the rural campus features whirlpool baths and high-speed internet access. Because the surrounding area requires a vehicle for almost all errands, visiting families will need to drive when traveling to and from the property.

Prospective residents can call the administrative office to ask how the admissions process works or to check on current bed openings. The front desk staff can also provide details on how the team has addressed recent safety surveys from government health inspectors, who previously noted compliance issues here with clinical documentation, medication safety, and care planning processes.

Contact Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

A nursing home in Malvern, Arkansas, which is owned by James Towers, Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, making it accessible to families using different coverage routes for short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care.

The facility spotlights rehabilitation services, supplying short-term rehab, respite care, and ongoing nursing support. With a doctor on staff and 24-hour staffing, residents get continuous clinical oversight. Total nursing care averages 4 hours and 7 minutes per resident day, distributed across registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed vocational nurses, indicating a systematized method to hands-on care. The average stay duration runs about 179 days, signaling a mix of post-acute rehab residents and those in longer-term placement. This timeline suggests a usual trajectory for someone recuperating from hospitalization or handling an ongoing nursing need. Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center operates under the Life With Us program. Its location in Malvern has a Walk Score of 5, so the place is car-dependent, with a majority of errands requiring a car, which may be informational for visiting family members doing regular trips to the facility.

Contact Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Located at 105 Country Club Road in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility operated by Randolph SNF Operations, LLC under the administration of Suzann Wilson and owned by Jeannie Fort. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple options for covering care costs.

The 97-bed community operates at 48% occupancy. Residents stay an average of about 112 days. The resident population includes people receiving short-term rehabilitation and those needing ongoing skilled nursing care.

Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 42 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses provide 35 minutes of care daily, while nursing aides contribute 2 hours and 26 minutes. The facility also has a doctor on staff and maintains 24-hour staffing coverage.

Rehabilitation services are the central part of the facility’s care model. Those services are supported by on-site medical resources and continuous nursing coverage throughout the day and night. The neighborhood’s Walk Score is 48. Some nearby services may be reached by walking, but most visits and appointments require transportation. The location is reasonably accessible to services and facilities throughout Pocahontas.

State inspections have focused on resident safety response, environmental safety practices, care documentation, medication handling, food service operations, and infection control procedures. The facility has a corrective action plan and continues addressing identified areas.

For families considering placement, taking a tour can provide an idea of the care environment, room options, and the community’s daily routine.

Contact Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Lakewood Therapy and Living Center

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.

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Overview of Springdale Health and Rehab

Springdale Health and Rehab have proven an efficient rehabilitative approach to skilled nursing services that enhance their quality of life. Offering a better alternative to long-term care, the well-trained care staff delivers a multidisciplinary approach to nursing when providing tailored care– ensuring service with compassion, kindness, and professionalism. Springdale Health and Rehab strives to be the nursing home in the city that gives the best standard of care.
With an emphasis on long-term and rehabilitative care, the center offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, restorative nursing, IV therapy, cardiac recovery, and orthopedic care; with services such as transportation, housekeeping, and laundry– to name a few of the features that residents from both living options get unlimited access to.

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Overview of The Springs of Batesville

The Springs of Batesville, situated in Batesville, Arkansas, is a Medicaid and Medicare-certified, for-profit nursing home with a profound mission. With a team of impeccable nurses, top-notch staff, excellent amenities, and specialized programs, The Springs Batesville prioritizes every senior’s health continuously. 
Whether short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, The Springs – Batesville is dedicated to providing quality services and compassionate care, uniting residents into one community that prioritizes their well-being.

Built on the pillars of care, respect, and positivity, the community at The Springs of Batesville provides peace of mind to families, fostering an environment where residents genuinely feel at home. They aim to create a second home, ensuring they are in good hands and ready to embrace life’s adventures with health and happiness during their golden years. 

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Overview of The Springs of Broadway

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.

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Overview of Manila Healthcare Center

Manila Healthcare Center provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Manila, AR. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care gives a resident a short stay while the usual caregiver travels or recovers.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, including someone who needs supervised memory support, ongoing nursing care, or a temporary stay while a caregiver is away. Manila Healthcare Center has 84 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 22m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to eligible short term skilled care, Medicaid can help cover care for an eligible resident whose savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows the family to pay directly. William H Straw serves as administrator, and CHC Manila Nursing Center operates the community.

Rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation, giving residents a temporary care option focused on recovery. Transportation to appointment services can help residents get to medical appointments without arranging transportation independently. Palliative care is available for residents who need support with comfort and symptom management during serious illness.

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Overview of Craighead Nursing Center

Craighead Nursing Center is a nursing home offering memory care and skilled nursing in Jonesboro, AR. Its 24-hour skilled nursing care provides licensed nursing support around the clock, while memory care provides dementia care with supervision. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs dementia care alongside continuous skilled nursing support.

Craighead Nursing Center has 121 beds, placing it in a mid-sized range without indicating a particular living arrangement. An in-house therapy room and rehabilitation services allow residents to receive physical, occupational, and speech therapy at the community. A salon and full-service beauty and barber services give residents access to personal grooming on site.

Dining includes a selective menu with à la carte options, allowing residents to choose from the available meal selections. Religious services and a chapel provide on-site settings for worship. Penny McDaniel serves as administrator, and County Government operates the community.

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Overview of Gosnell Health and Rehab

Gosnell, Arkansas is home to Gosnell Health and Rehab, a 70-bed care facility on Moody Street owned by Andrea Neil and run by CHC Gosnell Health and Rehab, LLC, with Brad Hartley serving as the interim administrator. The building maintains an 81 percent occupancy rate, and residents typically stay for an average of 184 days. This timeframe indicates that the daily workload balances short-term post-hospital therapy with intermediate residential care.

On the floor, the 24-hour nursing team provides an average of 4 hours and 52 minutes of direct care to each resident daily. This crew of registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides manages physical rehabilitation routines and temporary respite care. The neighborhood has a walk score of 27, meaning visitors will need a vehicle for almost all errands outside the facility.

Older adults looking into local care options can contact the admissions coordinator to check on current bed openings or to learn about the intake requirements. The main office can also review their recent state survey reports, which highlighted issues with staff training, facility cleanliness, respiratory care, medication management, and family communication, allowing you to see how the team manages daily compliance.

Contact Gosnell Health and Rehab

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
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    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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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 215 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.