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The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.
| Butterfield Trail Village | NH AL IL | Fayetteville (East Joyce Boulevard) | 87
Facility
87
AR AVG
84
Rank
#167 / 330 | 46.0% | -35% | 7.73 | +19% | +65% | $58.0k | 21 | 3.0 | 3 | 38 | A+ |
39
Facility
39
AR AVG
34
Rank
#165 / 419 | Michael Spears | $15.2M | $9.6M | 63.2% | 45125 | ||||
| Timberlane Health & Rehab | NH MC RC | El Dorado | 106
Facility
106
AR AVG
84
Rank
#106 / 330 | 79.7% | +12% | 4.51 | -21% | -3% | $0 | 14 | 2.8 | - | 89 | A+ |
33
Facility
33
AR AVG
34
Rank
#215 / 419 | Robin Looney | $9.7M | $4.1M | 42.4% | 45416 | ||||
| The Springs of Chenal | NH HC MC PC | Little Rock (John Barrow) | 70
Facility
70
AR AVG
84
Rank
#206 / 330 | 57.1% | -20% | 4.37 | +28% | -7% | $0 | 16 | 3.2 | - | 48 | A+ |
10
Facility
10
AR AVG
34
Rank
#342 / 419 | Samuel Vallery | $5.6M | $3.1M | 55.8% | 45288 | ||||
| Windcrest Health and Rehabilitation | NH MC RC | Springdale (Berryfield Apartments) | 70
Facility
70
AR AVG
84
Rank
#206 / 330 | 81.7% | +15% | 5.05 | -78% | +8% | $0 | 29 | 7.3 | - | 56 | A+ |
29
Facility
29
AR AVG
34
Rank
#240 / 419 | Kimberly Burner | $6.1M | $3.0M | 49.2% | 45367 | ||||
| Barnes Healthcare | NH MC | Lonoke | 141
Facility
141
AR AVG
84
Rank
#16 / 330 | 39.5% | -45% | 4.79 | +159% | +3% | $34.6k | 30 | 6.0 | 3 | 50 | A+ |
38
Facility
38
AR AVG
34
Rank
#174 / 419 | Lyndsey Clyburn | $5.4M | $2.6M | 48.8% | 45314 | ||||
| Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Center | NH MC | Fort Smith | 115
Facility
115
AR AVG
84
Rank
#83 / 330 | 82.6% | +16% | 4.79 | +47% | +3% | $0 | 39 | 4.9 | 2 | 107 | A+ |
40
Facility
40
AR AVG
34
Rank
#159 / 419 | Northport Health Services Of Arkansas, L.l.c | $10.9M | $4.9M | 44.5% | 45267 | ||||
| Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC MC RC | Fort Smith | 102
Facility
102
AR AVG
84
Rank
#125 / 330 | 85.3% | +20% | 4.84 | -30% | +4% | $0 | 20 | 10.0 | - | 95 | A+ |
73
Facility
73
AR AVG
34
Rank
#12 / 419 | Rhs Nursing, LLC | $11.5M | $4.4M | 38.1% | 45354 | ||||
| St. Elizabeth‘s Place | NH MC RC | Jonesboro | 110
Facility
110
AR AVG
84
Rank
#91 / 330 | 80.9% | +13% | 4.35 | -74% | -7% | $21.8k | 25 | 5.0 | 1 | 89 | A+ |
20
Facility
20
AR AVG
34
Rank
#295 / 419 | Mark Hahn | $10.5M | $4.2M | 39.9% | 45380 | ||||
| The Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove | NH HC MC RC | Little Rock (Leander) | 120
Facility
120
AR AVG
84
Rank
#59 / 330 | 89.2% | +25% | 6.16 | -32% | +32% | $0 | 34 | 3.4 | - | 111 | A+ |
31
Facility
31
AR AVG
34
Rank
#229 / 419 | Marybret, LLC | $15.4M | $7.4M | 48% | 45466 | ||||
| Legacy Heights Nursing Home | NH NC RC | Russellville (West 12Th Street) | 107
Facility
107
AR AVG
84
Rank
#105 / 330 | 76.6% | +7% | 6.10 | -52% | +31% | $0 | 17 | 4.3 | - | 91 | A+ |
24
Facility
24
AR AVG
34
Rank
#268 / 419 | Ginger Dixon | $9.5M | $4.6M | 48.4% | 45410 | ||||
| Crestpark Wynne, LLC | NH | Wynne | 137
Facility
137
AR AVG
84
Rank
#39 / 330 | 27.7% | -61% | 4.37 | -25% | -6% | $0 | 16 | 5.3 | - | 40 | A+ |
43
Facility
43
AR AVG
34
Rank
#142 / 419 | Barbara Belew | $4.0M | $2.2M | 53.6% | 45166 | ||||
| Lakewood Therapy and Living Center | NH | Hot Springs | 80
Facility
80
AR AVG
84
Rank
#186 / 330 | 57.5% | -19% | 4.93 | -54% | +6% | $14.9k | 24 | 4.0 | 1 | 51 | A+ |
4
Facility
4
AR AVG
34
Rank
#373 / 419 | - | $4.4M | $2.1M | 47.1% | 45404 | ||||
| Lakeside Nursing Center | NH HC MC PC RC | Lake City | 85
Facility
85
AR AVG
84
Rank
#171 / 330 | 82.4% | +16% | 4.81 | -54% | +3% | $22.9k | 10 | 2.0 | 2 | 79 | A+ |
31
Facility
31
AR AVG
34
Rank
#229 / 419 | Lisa Yahnke | $8.2M | $3.6M | 44.2% | 45315 | ||||
| The Springs of Batesville | NH HC MC PC | Batesville | 150
Facility
150
AR AVG
84
Rank
#12 / 330 | 54.0% | -24% | 4.88 | -30% | +4% | $0 | 21 | 4.2 | - | 91 | A+ |
10
Facility
10
AR AVG
34
Rank
#342 / 419 | Brittney Devazier | $9.4M | $4.2M | 44.7% | 45203 | ||||
| Heartland Rehabilitation and Care Center | NH RC | Benton | 119
Facility
119
AR AVG
84
Rank
#73 / 330 | 60.7% | -15% | 4.57 | +38% | -2% | $0 | 4 | 1.3 | - | 34 | A+ |
0
Facility
0
AR AVG
34
Rank
#405 / 419 | John Strother | $8.5M | $4.6M | 54.2% | 45199 |
Chad Curtis owns Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 100-bed home managed by Russellville Care Center, Inc., on South Portland Avenue in Russellville, Arkansas. The building currently runs at a 60 percent occupancy rate, leaving open rooms for immediate placements. Residents stay for an average of 133 days, meaning the daily work routine splits its focus between temporary post-hospital recovery and long-term care.
Medical needs are handled by a 24-hour nursing team that delivers about 4 hours and 45 minutes of direct, hands-on care per resident each day. This group of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants coordinates physical therapy in an on-site gym and manages respite care alongside 24/7 physician coverage.
The building features a covered outdoor patio, an on-site hair salon, and a structured social activities calendar for daily life. The surrounding neighborhood scores a high 71 for walkability, so visiting families will find it easy to run most everyday errands completely on foot.
Older adults looking into local placements can contact the admissions office to check on current bed availability or to learn about the intake requirements. The staff can also explain how the team manages daily compliance and updates workflows based on standard findings from government health inspectors, whose routine safety surveys previously highlighted past issues here with environmental maintenance, medication administration, grievance handling, and infection control.
Mark Lamb owns Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 124-bed care facility managed by Stella Manor Care Center, Inc. on North Vancouver Avenue in Russellville, Arkansas. The building currently runs at a 65 percent occupancy rate, and resident stays average 249 days. This timeline shows that the daily operation divides its time between long-term residential care and short-term post-hospital therapy. Families can handle room costs and clinical billing through standard private pay, traditional Medicare, or state Medicaid.
Daily clinical needs are managed by a 24-hour nursing team that delivers an average of 5 hours and 24 minutes of hands-on attention per resident each day. This round-the-clock staff of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants handles physical therapy routines and short-term respite care. For day-to-day living, the property offers private and semi-private rooms, dining services, housekeeping, laundry support, free Wi-Fi, and medical appointment transportation. The surrounding neighborhood has a walk score of 71, so visiting families will find it easy to handle most everyday errands entirely on foot.
Prospective representatives can reach out to the admissions office to check on current bed availability or to learn about the intake requirements. The front office can talk with you about recent state inspection reports, which highlighted specific issues with medication handling and kitchen sanitation, and explain the exact steps they have taken to update their procedures.
Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation has been operating on Old Wire Road in Camden, Arkansas for 16 years. Owned by Rhc Operations and run by OCNC, Inc., this 104-bed facility stays fairly busy with an 83 percent occupancy rate. Residents stay here for about 193 days on average, a timeline that shows the staff routinely balances short-term recovery setups with long-term residential placements. When it comes to the paperwork, the billing office processes payments through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private funds.
Daily clinical needs are covered by a 24-hour nursing team that clocks an average of 4 hours and 36 minutes of hands-on attention per resident every day. This combined crew of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants handles physical, occupational, and speech therapy routines right on-site to help people bounce back after hospitalizations.
For daily life, the building features private rooms with showers, a communal dining room, and an outdoor courtyard with a gazebo. The kitchen crew serves up a mix of regional dishes like fried okra and biscuits alongside standard pasta and chicken, while the neighborhood’s walk score of 50 means visitors will generally want a car to get around town easily.
Prospective residents can call the intake department to check on room availability or to ask how the admissions process works. The front office can also walk you through their recent state inspection reports, which looked at resident care, infection control, medication management, food safety, and building upkeep, giving you a clear picture of how they handle daily compliance.
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.
Carnail Williams manages Heritage Square Healthcare Center, an 86-bed nursing home run by CHC Heritage Square Nursing Center, LLC on North Ruddle Road in Blytheville, Arkansas. The building runs at a 73 percent occupancy rate, and resident stays average 221 days. This timeline shows that the daily workforce splits its time between long-term residential care and short-term post-hospital therapy. To take care of room fees and clinical bills, the administrative desk processes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.
Medical and personal needs are handled by a 24-hour nursing team that logs an average of 4 hours and 21 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily. This crew of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants handles physical therapy routines, short-term respite care, and coordinates with an on-staff doctor. The surrounding neighborhood brings in a walk score that allows for a few minor errands on foot, though visitors will generally want a car for most trips.
Prospective representatives can call the intake department to check on immediate room options or to ask how the admissions process works. The office staff can also walk you through their recent state inspection reports, which noted compliance problems regarding medication management, building security, care planning, paperwork accuracy, environmental cleanliness, and personal hygiene practices.
Osceola, Arkansas is home to Harris Health and Rehab, a 91-bed nursing facility on South Carthon Drive managed by administrator Alex Bounds alongside CHC Harris Healthcare, LLC. The building currently runs at a 63 percent occupancy rate, leaving open rooms for immediate placements. Residents stay here for an average of 255 days, a timeline showing that the daily operation divides its time between long-term residential care and short-term post-hospital therapy. For billing, the front desk takes standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.
Daily clinical needs are covered by a 24-hour nursing team that logs an average of 4 hours and 18 minutes of hands-on attention per resident every day. This combined crew of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants handles physical therapy routines, temporary respite stays, medical appointment transportation, and coordinates with an on-staff doctor.
The building also provides hospice and palliative care options for end-of-life needs, while the surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable, allowing visitors to run a few basic errands on foot.
Interested individuals can call the main desk to see if there are open beds or to ask about the admissions process. The administrative team can also walk you through how they have adjusted daily routines following recent state safety audits, which previously flagged compliance issues at the facility regarding care planning implementation and safety systems management.
Twin Lakes Therapy and Living has been operating on Highway 202 in Flippin, Arkansas for 31 years. Owned by Marcus Jimerson and run by FPNC, Inc., this 80-bed nursing home currently has 45 residents, leaving 35 rooms open for new admissions. Stays here are usually a mix of short-term rehab and long-term residential care, and the front office processes payments through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private funds.
On the floor, residents get about 4 hours and 24 minutes of direct, hands-on attention every day from the nursing crew. This 24-hour team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants provides care for daily medical needs, temporary respite stays, and physical therapy in the building’s gym.
For day-to-day life, the facility has an outdoor courtyard with a gazebo and a regular calendar of social activities. The kitchen crew is run by a certified dietary manager who makes sure to accommodate personal food preferences and allergies. The property is in a quiet area with a 28 walk score, so visiting families will definitely need a car to get around town easily.
Families evaluating care options can contact the administrative office to check on room choices or to ask about the intake process. The staff can also explain how the team has adjusted daily operations following state health inspections that previously flagged compliance issues here regarding resident supervision, monitoring systems, staffing levels, and specific clinical care protocols.
Spring Creek Health and Rehab has been operating in Cabot, Arkansas, for 36 years. Owned by Tina Bogard and run by SCNC, Inc., this 104-bed nursing home stays fairly busy with a 73 percent occupancy rate. Residents stay here for an average of 187 days, so the building is designed to accommodate both short-term rehab stints and permanent residential placements. When it comes to billing, the front office accepts traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.
On the floor, residents get about 4 hours and 33 minutes of direct, hands-on attention every day from the nursing crew. This 24-hour team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants handles daily clinical needs and physical therapy routines in an on-site gym to help people bounce back after a hospital stay.
For day-to-day life, the building has its own hair salon, an outdoor courtyard, and common dining rooms where the kitchen staff takes care of individual food choices. The location is pretty convenient for visitors too, since a 67 walk score means family members can easily take care of most basic errands on foot when they come by.
Prospective representatives can call the main office to check on open beds or to ask about the admissions process. The staff can also go over their recent state inspection reports with you, which pointed out specific issues with fall prevention and infection control, so you can see exactly how they handle safety protocols in the building.
Oak Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. sits on Morton Avenue in Booneville, Arkansas, with owner Retha Travis managing the daily operations. The 120-bed nursing home currently cares for 54 residents, meaning it runs at about 45 percent occupancy and has rooms available for immediate move-ins. People stay here for about 296 days on average, so the staff is well-versed in balancing short-term rehab stints with long-term residential care.
On the floor, residents get a lot of direct attention, with the nursing crew averaging about 5 hours and 14 minutes of hands-on care per resident every day. This 24-hour team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides takes care of daily clinical needs and runs physical, occupational, and speech therapy right inside the building so residents don’t have to travel for appointments. The facility provides planned social activities and meals cooked to fit individual dietary needs, while a walk score of 45 means visiting families will mostly need a car to get around the neighborhood.
Interested individuals can reach out to the main office to see what rooms are open or to find out how the admissions process works. The team can also walk you through their recent state inspection reports, which pointed out specific issues with medication management, food safety, and kitchen sanitation, giving you a clear look at how they handle daily safety protocols in the building.
Paralea Hursh owns Johnson County Health and Rehab, a 140-bed facility on East Poplar Street in Clarksville, Arkansas, where Robin Lambert serves as the administrator. The building holds a 76 percent occupancy rate, and residents stay for about 214 days on average. This timeframe shows that the daily routine is split between short-term therapy recovery and permanent residential placements. To cover stay costs, the billing desk processes state Medicaid, traditional Medicare, and standard private pay.
The facility features private and semi-private rooms with personal climate controls, free Wi-Fi, a beauty salon, and a wheelchair-accessible garden with a covered patio. During visits, family members are welcome to share meals with residents in the dining room, and because the area has a walk score of 60, it is easy to cross a few quick errands off your list on foot.
These amenities complement a 24-hour nursing crew that delivers about 5 hours and 11 minutes of direct, hands-on attention to each resident daily, managing everything from regular clinical care and short-term respite stays to physical rehabilitation routines.
Prospective residents can look over the facility’s recent state survey results with the front office, which noted specific compliance issues regarding medication handling, care plan tracking, and resident supervision protocols. Discussing these reports with the staff is a good way to see how they handle everyday building safety and quality control. If the setup fits your needs, you can talk to the intake coordinator during the same conversation to see which rooms are currently available or to find out how the admissions paperwork works.
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.
Weighting overview
- 35%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 191 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.

















