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Page 22 of Best Nursing Homes in Arkansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 213 nursing homes in AR using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in AR
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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

Compare Nursing Homes around Arkansas

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Hillcrest Home
NH
SNF
Harrison
110
Facility 110
AR AVG 84
Rank #90 / 329
79.1%
Facility 79.1%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #49 / 165
+20%
5.97
Facility 5.97
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #16 / 183
+72%+28%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
7
Facility 7
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #6 / 187
1.8
Facility 1.8
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #3 / 187
-87-
24
Facility 24
AR AVG 35
Rank #266 / 393
Miss Ion Interests Committee Inc
$11.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #35 / 177
$7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #3 / 177
65.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 65.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG 46%
Rank #9 / 177
45441
Legacy Heights Nursing Home
NH
RC
SNF
Russellville (West 12Th Street)
107
Facility 107
AR AVG 84
Rank #104 / 329
76.6%
Facility 76.6%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #58 / 165
+17%
6.10
Facility 6.10
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #11 / 183
-52%+31%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
17
Facility 17
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #59 / 187
4.3
Facility 4.3
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #58 / 187
-82-
24
Facility 24
AR AVG 35
Rank #266 / 393
Ginger Dixon
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #72 / 177
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #52 / 177
48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #45 / 177
45410
​​Shiloh Health and Rehab
NH
RC
SNF
Springdale (Bethel Heights)
140
Facility 140
AR AVG 84
Rank #18 / 329
49.3%
Facility 49.3%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #135 / 165
-25%
4.23
Facility 4.23
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #144 / 183
-60%-9%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
14
Facility 14
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #37 / 187
4.7
Facility 4.7
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #76 / 187
-69-
23
Facility 23
AR AVG 35
Rank #271 / 393
Denny Ledford
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #117 / 177
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #88 / 177
52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #29 / 177
45427
Wood-Lawn Heights
NH
AL
IL
PC
SNF
Batesville (College Heights Addition)
159
Facility 159
AR AVG 84
Rank #6 / 329
64.8%
Facility 64.8%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #95 / 165
-1%
4.66
Facility 4.66
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #73 / 183
+72%0%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #153 / 188
13
Facility 13
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #33 / 187
4.3
Facility 4.3
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #58 / 187
2103-
34
Facility 34
AR AVG 35
Rank #202 / 393
Laurie Herron
$12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #27 / 177
$6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #16 / 177
49%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 49%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG 46%
Rank #38 / 177
45317
Indian Rock Village
NH
Fairfield Bay
55
Facility 55
AR AVG 84
Rank #241 / 329
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #91 / 165
0%
4.56
Facility 4.56
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #83 / 183
+149%-2%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
9
Facility 9
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #8 / 187
3.0
Facility 3.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #13 / 187
-36-
11
Facility 11
AR AVG 35
Rank #332 / 393
Edward Holman
$3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #174 / 177
$2.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #159 / 177
63.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 63.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG 46%
Rank #12 / 177
45153
Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
RC
SNF
Little Rock (John Barrow)
120
Facility 120
AR AVG 84
Rank #59 / 329
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #66 / 165
+11%
3.98
Facility 3.98
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #161 / 183
-60%-15%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
35
Facility 35
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #169 / 187
7.0
Facility 7.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #153 / 187
-88--Bobby Lamb
$13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #18 / 177
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #23 / 177
42.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #116 / 177
45343
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC
NH
De Queen
131
Facility 131
AR AVG 84
Rank #46 / 329
36.2%
Facility 36.2%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #150 / 165
-45%
5.15
Facility 5.15
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #38 / 183
-23%+10%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
20
Facility 20
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #86 / 187
6.7
Facility 6.7
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #149 / 187
-47-
35
Facility 35
AR AVG 35
Rank #193 / 393
Cathy Parsons
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #160 / 177
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #135 / 177
55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #23 / 177
45287
The Springs of Magnolia
NH
Magnolia
140
Facility 140
AR AVG 84
Rank #18 / 329
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #130 / 165
-22%
3.91
Facility 3.91
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #167 / 183
-19%-16%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
30
Facility 30
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #150 / 187
5.0
Facility 5.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #88 / 187
172-
3
Facility 3
AR AVG 35
Rank #377 / 393
Olga Liatsos
$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #104 / 177
$3.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #122 / 177
40.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 40.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG 46%
Rank #143 / 177
45135
Presbyterian Village, Inc.
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Little Rock (Big Rock Township)
78
Facility 78
AR AVG 84
Rank #192 / 329
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #33 / 165
+27%
6.28
Facility 6.28
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #4 / 183
-76%+34%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
12
Facility 12
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #23 / 187
4.0
Facility 4.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #44 / 187
-65A+
37
Facility 37
AR AVG 35
Rank #178 / 393
Mary Compton
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #129 / 177
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #41 / 177
70.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #2 / 177
45436
The Crossing at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Searcy
138
Facility 138
AR AVG 84
Rank #37 / 329
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #33 / 165
+27%
4.56
Facility 4.56
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #83 / 183
-27%-2%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
8
Facility 8
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #7 / 187
4.0
Facility 4.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #44 / 187
-115-
68
Facility 68
AR AVG 35
Rank #22 / 393
Johnny Paine
$14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #14 / 177
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #21 / 177
40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #140 / 177
45209
Greenhurst Nursing Center
NH
RC
SNF
Charleston
113
Facility 113
AR AVG 84
Rank #87 / 329
51.3%
Facility 51.3%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #131 / 165
-22%
4.57
Facility 4.57
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #83 / 183
-36%-2%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
10
Facility 10
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #10 / 187
3.3
Facility 3.3
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #23 / 187
-58-
44
Facility 44
AR AVG 35
Rank #137 / 393
Jonas Schaffer
$9.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #70 / 177
$4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #40 / 177
51.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 51.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG 46%
Rank #31 / 177
45447
Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Russellville
124
Facility 124
AR AVG 84
Rank #52 / 329
64.5%
Facility 64.5%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #97 / 165
-2%
5.39
Facility 5.39
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #28 / 183
-54%+15%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
12
Facility 12
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #23 / 187
4.0
Facility 4.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #44 / 187
-80-
71
Facility 71
AR AVG 35
Rank #15 / 393
Mark Lamb
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #97 / 177
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #80 / 177
49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #34 / 177
45247
Greystone Nursing and Rehab, LLC
NH
RC
SNF
Cabot
80
Facility 80
AR AVG 84
Rank #185 / 329
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #25 / 165
+29%
4.81
Facility 4.81
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #58 / 183
+10%+3%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
6
Facility 6
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #2 / 187
3.0
Facility 3.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #13 / 187
-68-
67
Facility 67
AR AVG 35
Rank #24 / 393
Austin Wright
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #78 / 177
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #92 / 177
41.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #125 / 177
45453
Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
NH
RC
SNF
Little Rock (Big Rock Township)
120
Facility 120
AR AVG 84
Rank #59 / 329
85.8%
Facility 85.8%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #22 / 165
+31%
4.33
Facility 4.33
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #126 / 183
-85%-7%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
16
Facility 16
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #51 / 187
4.0
Facility 4.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #44 / 187
-103-
37
Facility 37
AR AVG 35
Rank #178 / 393
Joan Robbins
$14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #11 / 177
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #20 / 177
40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #140 / 177
45387
Spring Creek Health and Rehab
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Cabot
109
Facility 109
AR AVG 84
Rank #100 / 329
73.4%
Facility 73.4%
AR AVG 65.7
Rank #65 / 165
+12%
4.55
Facility 4.55
AR AVG 4.67
Rank #100 / 183
-43%-3%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 188
6
Facility 6
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #2 / 187
3.0
Facility 3.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #13 / 187
-80-
67
Facility 67
AR AVG 35
Rank #24 / 393
Tina Bogard
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #57 / 177
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #90 / 177
38.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 46%
Rank #156 / 177
45392
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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.

Contact Grace Ridge, Inc.

Overview of General Baptist Assisted Living

Make the most of your best years at General Baptist Assisted Living, an idyllic retreat in Piggott, AR, offering assisted living and skilled nursing. A kind and highly trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ needs around the clock, ensuring their comfort and safety. Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community strives to improve residents’ living experiences.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delightful and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided for convenience. The community’s wide range of care options and state-of-the-art amenities make it an ideal retirement option.

Contact General Baptist Assisted Living

Overview of Brownwood Life Care Center

Operated by Brownwood Life Care Center, Inc., Brownwood Life Care Center is a 50-bed nursing home on Wells Lake Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas. For residents recuperating from illness or injury, the home provides nursing care and offers rehabilitation services. Families will want to plan for easy driving access when visiting the car-dependent setting.

The community highlights engagement through community activities. Residents join outings and special events throughout Fort Smith and the surrounding area, including trips to the mall, the state fair, and concerts. Such activities supply entertainment and opportunities for residents to stay connected to the wider community.

An in-person tour by families considering Brownwood Life Care Center is the best way to learn about the available care services, daily programming, and residential accommodations.

Contact Brownwood Life Care Center, Inc.

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
Full methodology

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 213 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.