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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.
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.
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.
$9.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility$9.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AR AVG$9.1M
Rank#84 / 175
$4.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility$4.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AR AVG$4.1M
Rank#57 / 175
49.4%*Fiscal year ending 12/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility49.4%*Fiscal year ending 12/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
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 Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
With a 140-bed capacity, Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Van Buren, Arkansas, that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents have access to continuous clinical support with licensed nurses on-site. The community also provides recovery-focused care through rehabilitation services to improve residents’ functionality.
Home-cooked meals are provided for residents’ dining. The community also provides total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, which represents the daily combined time for each resident. Families can also pay with Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay.
Wonder Boys Properties of Arkansas operates the community, with Cynthia McArthur serving as administrator.
Southfork River Therapy and Living offers nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care in Salem, AR. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care onsite, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.
The community has 84 beds and provides short term rehabilitation, long term care, and memory care services. A resident may be able to receive rehabilitation or ongoing care within the same community as needs change. A therapy gym supports rehabilitation onsite, while an enclosed outdoor courtyard with a gazebo and concrete walking path provides a designated outdoor area. Salon services are also available for onsite grooming.
Meals are prepared by a certified dietary manager and cooks, with accommodations for food allergies and preferences. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.
The community is administered by Brent Tyson and operated by SLNC. With nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite services, Southfork River Therapy and Living may suit a resident whose care needs could change over time or a family seeking a short term stay. With a Walk Score of 45, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.
The Springs of Mine Creek provides skilled nursing and nursing home care in Nashville, AR. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing assistance in a residential setting. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs licensed nursing care and rehabilitation services in one setting.
The community has 78 beds. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care, allowing those services to be provided within the same setting. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 19 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes. Melissa Wright is the administrator, and Nashville Wellness operates the community.
Overview of Prairie Grove Health and Rehabilitation
In Prairie Grove, AR, Prairie Grove Health and Rehabilitation offers two care types, nursing home care and skilled nursing. Licensed nursing is available every hour on the floor under the rehabilitation work, not a service beside it. Rehabilitation services back a patient working toward going home. That fits a person who needs skilled nursing while a recovery runs.
Seventy beds are inside, and one resident’s day claims 4 hours and 38 minutes of nursing. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay each turn on a different word. Medicare may cover skilled care for a limited time after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help an eligible resident with long-term costs, and private pay means paying directly. Jayme Creek is the named administrator.
North Hills Life Care and Rehab, in Fayetteville, AR, deals in memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and nursing home care. Licensed nursing on the clinical side is for residents whose support has no end date, with short-term rehabilitation beside it for the recoveries that do. Memory care here is described by need rather than by security, and memory-related needs cover more ground than dementia alone.
Respite is the planned break, offering short stays when a usual caregiver wants relief rather than waiting for a crisis to force one. A family balancing ongoing care against rehabilitation, or against a break, is the fit.
Ninety-two beds carry the license. Nursing allocated to each resident across a day is 4 hours and 42 minutes. The accepted payers are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
An enclosed courtyard gives residents somewhere outdoors. Private rooms with showers and a dining service round out what the community names. Northwest Health and Rehab, Inc. operates the community, and Rochelle Johnson is the administrator on site.
Chambers Health and Rehabilitation in Carlisle, Arkansas, offers nursing home services, memory care support, respite stays, and short-term rehabilitation. Secured accommodations assist residents who face risks from wandering, while short-term respite care offers temporary relief for primary family caregivers needing time off. Physical rehabilitation therapies use a dedicated therapy gym alongside a training kitchen and bathroom to help individuals practice routine household tasks.
LonokeCo Ops operates the 90-bed residence alongside administrator Michelle Moran. Care records indicate total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day. Living arrangements include private rooms, while property amenities feature an enclosed outdoor courtyard and a salon. Meal planning is handled by cooks and a certified dietary manager to support specific nutritional needs. Accepted payment methods include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Individuals researching short-term recovery options or specialized care settings can reach out to Chambers Health and Rehabilitation to discuss current openings, review funding options, or set up a guided walk-through of the area.
Committed to improving seniors’ quality of life, Legacy Heights Nursing Home and Rehabilitation is a prominent senior living community in West 12th Street, Russellville, AR, providing long-term care and rehabilitation. With its newly refurbished spaces, the community features private and semi-private residences for seniors’ comfort and convenience. A team of kind and reliable professionals cares for daily living activities and personal needs for seniors to thrive and reach their full potential.
A meticulously curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs for enjoyment and well-being. Prioritizing residents’ health and food preferences, the community serves delightful and nutritious meals for a satisfactory dining experience. Legacy Heights Nursing Home and Rehabilitation strives to provide a safe place for seniors to experience unrivaled care and comfort.
Care Manor Nursing and Rehab in Mountain Home, Arkansas, delivers long-term nursing care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite stays. Memory care programs use secured accommodations and continuous supervision to protect residents prone to wandering, while short-term respite care provides temporary support for primary family caregivers needing time away.
Operated by MHCNC under administrator Randy J. Sutterfield and director Steve Larson, the 104-bed community logs an average of 4 hours and 37 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. Living choices include private rooms, and on-site features include a therapy gym for rehabilitation services, a salon, and an enclosed courtyard with a gazebo and paved walking path.
Kitchen staff led by a certified dietary manager handle meal preparation to accommodate food allergies and individual dietary preferences. A 60 walk score allows for some errands on foot, and accepted payment types include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Prospective residents looking into long-term care options or short-term caregiver support can get in touch with Care Manor Nursing and Rehab to request details on open beds, discuss funding avenues, or plan a tour.
Pioneer Therapy and Living in Melbourne, Arkansas, provides skilled nursing, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Memory care programs utilize secured spaces to protect residents with memory loss or wandering risks. Rehabilitation offerings include short-term, personalized recovery plans that let residents complete physical therapy without leaving the campus. Temporary respite stays allow primary caregivers scheduled relief.
MLBNC operates the 86-bed facility under administrator Jody Kever. Daily hands-on nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 16 minutes per resident. On-site features include an enclosed outdoor courtyard with a gazebo and paved walking path, an in-house salon, and meals prepared by a certified dietary manager to accommodate food allergies and individual preferences. Located in an area with a 42 walk score, the campus sits in a car-dependent setting.
Families evaluating long-term nursing facilities or memory support programs can contact Pioneer Therapy and Living to check room availability, examine payment options, or arrange a personal visit. Accepted payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.
Lonoke Health and Rehab Center is a nursing home in Lonoke, AR, offering hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing assistance and supervision in a residential setting, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs temporary support. Lonoke Health and Rehab Center may be a good fit for someone needing nursing support or a family caregiver arranging a short stay.
The home has 80 beds, with private and semi private accommodations for residents who prefer a single room or share with another resident. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Ashley Thomley serves as the administrator.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid may help families whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Private pay provides another payment route.
Residents can use salon services and a large patio surrounded by blooming plants. Dining includes nutritional snacks prepared by a certified dietician, and rehabilitation services address recovery needs. An IV Therapy program addresses IV treatment needs, while scheduled transportation is available for planned trips.
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:3.4/ 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:3.2/ 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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