Page 19 of Best Nursing Homes in Arkansas

Overview of The Springs of Avalon

The Springs of Avalon provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in West Memphis, AR. Nursing home and skilled nursing services offer ongoing nursing support for residents whose needs go beyond daily assistance. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care address end of life needs and symptom focused support.

The community has 85 beds, placing it in the mid sized range without implying a particular resident experience. Located in the Hulbert neighborhood, it has a Walk Score of 58, meaning some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment paths for eligible services and care.

LaPortia Knowlton serves as the administrator, and West Memphis Operators operates the community. The Springs of Avalon may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing support, memory care, or hospice and palliative services within one care setting.

The Plaza at Twin Rivers provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and respite care in Arkadelphia, AR. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports longer term stays. Respite care gives a resident a short term place to stay when their usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

Short term rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation are also available. Residents and outpatient patients can receive rehabilitation services without changing the community’s care setting. A doctor is on staff, adding physician care to the services available through the facility.

The community has 55 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted: Medicaid may help cover eligible long term care, while Medicare is used for eligible short term skilled care, often after a hospital stay. Tamara Pollard Rocole serves as the administrator, and The Plaza at Twin Rivers may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing care, short term rehabilitation, or temporary respite support for a family caregiver.

Overview of Harrison Retirement Center

Harrison Retirement Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home and skilled nursing care in Harrison, AR. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Harrison Retirement Center has 70 beds, and Administrator Lori Richardson oversees the community. A Walk Score of 75 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently. Pets are allowed, and residents may be able to keep a pet while living at the community.

A fitness center and daily activities give residents places to exercise and participate in scheduled programming. Rehabilitation services support recovery and therapy needs.

Lexington Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Jonesboro, AR. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care and hands-on support for residents with ongoing medical needs, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life, and palliative care addresses symptoms and comfort during serious illness. The community has 117 beds, and Rita Hill serves as the administrator; Lexington Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation may be a good fit for someone who needs dementia supervision, ongoing nursing care, or comfort-focused services.

Overview of NeuroRestorative Timber Ridge

NeuroRestorative Timber Ridge is a nursing home in Benton, AR, offering nursing care and skilled nursing. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, with staff present throughout the day and night. The setting is designed for adults who need ongoing nursing support.

Rehabilitation services are available for adults with brain or spinal cord injuries, complex illnesses, and behavioral health challenges. Adult Rehabilitation Services, Neurorehabilitation, and Neurobehavioral Supports address rehabilitation and behavioral support needs, while Day & Vocational Programs provide structured daytime and work related activities. Home & Community Programs and Supported & Transitional Living Programs extend support into home, community, and transitional living settings, making the community a possible fit for an adult who needs structured support after a brain or spinal cord injury or while managing a complex illness or behavioral health challenge.

NeuroRestorative Timber Ridge has 45 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Rob McDaniel is the administrator, and Mentor ABI operates the community.

Overview of Parkway Health Center

Parkway Health Center is a nursing home in Little Rock, AR, offering nursing care for residents who need nursing attention as part of daily life. Staff are available around the clock. The community has 105 beds and is administered by Tina To.

Rehabilitation services support residents working to regain function. Respite care and short-term rehabilitation can help someone during recovery or give a usual caregiver time away. A secure, landscaped outdoor courtyard provides an enclosed place to spend time outside. Parkway Health Center may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing care or a family seeking a short-term care option.

Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing is a 66-bed skilled nursing facility located at 110 W. 13th Street in Pike County. The facility utilizes a dual-payer model, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare participants typically occupy short-term rehabilitation beds following hospitalization, while Medicaid participants utilize long-term skilled nursing placements. Operations are continuous, supported by a staff of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants.

The site possesses a Walk Score of 46. This metric indicates low pedestrian accessibility. Vehicle transport is required for most logistical requirements and medical appointments outside the facility perimeter. This geographic constraint affects visiting efficiency and external care coordination.

The integration of Medicare and Medicaid is a standard structural approach for facilities of this scale. This configuration manages reimbursement volatility by balancing acute short-term cases with consistent long-term occupancy. Clinical efficacy remains contingent upon staffing ratios, care coordination protocols, and the rigor of infection control systems.

This facility serves a demographic requiring constant medical oversight. It is architecturally and operationally optimized for individuals transitioning from hospital settings to rehabilitation or for Medicaid-eligible residents requiring permanent skilled nursing supervision.

Overview of Grace Ridge

Grace Ridge, Inc. operates a 35-bed residential care facility located at 3909 Hill Drive in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas. Administered by Dian Carlton and legally operated by RCF Network, LLC d/b/a Rosehaven Homes, Inc., the single-story community houses residents in private beds within a car-dependent neighborhood 4.5 miles from downtown (Walk Score 21). The facility carries LLC business designation and maintains dual licensing for assisted living and memory care residential services.

Round-the-clock staffing includes licensed nursing personnel and certified nursing assistants supporting both care lines. Service delivery encompasses rehabilitation services, respite care programming, short-term rehabilitation options, on-site dining with wellness-focused nutrition planning, housekeeping coordination, beauty services, and structured social and recreational activities. The facility’s 35-bed capacity serves residents requiring personal care assistance, medication management, and memory support in a family-style residential model.

All beds carry private-pay designation; however, several Arkansas Medicaid waiver programs, including the Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver, ARChoices program, and State Plan Personal Care services, offer eligible residents pathways to fund care through public programs.

The facility’s operational alignment with Rosehaven Homes, Inc. indicates membership in a multi-location residential care network, potentially enabling care coordination or transfer protocols across affiliated locations.

Grace Ridge, Inc. serves older adults seeking residential assistance with activities of daily living, memory support, and rehabilitation services in a private-pay or Medicaid-waiver-eligible community staffed around the clock with nursing oversight.

Highland Court is a Rehabilitation and Resident Care Facility in Marshall, AR, offering nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing support with licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care is a short stay and may suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services are available as part of the care provided at Highland Court, while registered dietitians prepare meals for elders with specific dietary needs. The facility also offers the Special Care program and has 78 beds, with transportation available for residents. Brandon Boswell serves as administrator, and Searcy SNF Operations operates the facility.

Overview of Southridge Village Retirement Center

Administered by Janet Loftis, Southridge Village Retirement Center provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Residents also receive around the clock, with 24-hour staffing available. The community also provides rehabilitation services and respite care to accommodate older adults in need of recovery support and those seeking temporary relief.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available on-site, with specialized outdoor therapy equipment for therapy activities. The community has an 89-bed capacity, including private rooms with showers, giving each resident an individual room and an in-room shower. An enclosed courtyard also offers a gazebo and concrete walking path for outdoor use. Moreover, a salon provides on-site grooming services, and the large communal dining space and activity area support meals and scheduled activities.

A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.