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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 TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
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 Mountain Meadows Nursing & Rehab Center
Mountain Meadows Nursing & Rehab Center provides nursing home care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Batesville, AR. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The range of care can suit someone living with dementia who needs supervised memory care or a family seeking temporary support. The home has 110 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 54 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those listed ways to cover care.
Overview of The Springs of Jonesboro Health & Rehabilitation
At 136 beds, The Springs of Jonesboro Health & Rehabilitation is a sizable operation for Jonesboro, Arkansas, and its care list reflects that scale. Nursing home care sits alongside hospice, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing, all under one roof at 1705 Latourette Dr.
Getting there means driving. The Walk Score comes in at 15, deep in car-dependent range.
Registered nurses put in about 26 minutes per resident a day. LPNs add another 52 minutes. Nurse aides, who handle the bulk of direct hands-on care, contribute roughly two hours and 39 minutes. Add it up and residents get about four hours and 19 minutes of total nursing time daily. That’s a real number, not a marketing phrase, and it’s the kind of figure that actually tells you something about day-to-day staffing.
Occupancy runs at 77.2%, with around 115 residents currently living there, and the average stay lasts 93 days. That average hides two very different populations, though. The facility itself describes its resident mix as split between short-term rehab and longer-term care, and the payment data backs that up: private pay admissions, the largest single group, typically stay just one to two months, while Medicaid admissions run closer to seven months on average. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted here, so families have options regardless of how they’re covering costs.
Residents also have a standing Active Resident Council, a group that meets to discuss policy, care quality, and daily life at the facility. Between the size, the staffing breakdown, and the resident mix, The Springs of Jonesboro looks like a facility built to handle both ends of the nursing home spectrum: people passing through for rehab, and people settling in for long-term care.
Lakewood Health and Rehab delivers nursing home care and skilled nursing services in North Little Rock, Arkansas. On-site short-term rehabilitation helps individuals recovering from medical events prepare for a return home, utilizing a dedicated rehab gym for physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
The building features 85 total beds alongside community spaces, including an outdoor courtyard and an on-site hair salon. Under the direction of administrator Jennifer Reichard, nursing personnel log an average of 4 hours and 41 minutes of nurse staffing per resident daily. Payment arrangements include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.
Interested representatives are encouraged to contact Lakewood Health and Rehab directly to inquire about room availability, tour the therapy facilities, and review insurance coverage details.
Overview of Brookridge Cove Rehabilitation and Care Center
Nursing home care and skilled nursing are what Brookridge Cove Rehabilitation and Care Center puts its license behind in Morrilton, AR. Licensed nursing covers every hour of the day, which lets an outpatient service and a residential one share a building. The nursing home side handles the longer term residential need across 134 beds.
Short-term rehabilitation and outpatient services back a temporary stay, and therapy for a non-resident. Respite care handles a caregiver’s travel or recovery, and it lets a family test the place without committing. That suits temporary support rather than permanent placement.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, and two of those describe coverage while one describes a decision. Each resident is met with 4 hours and 48 minutes of hands-on nursing daily. A physician is on staff, and Michael Tindell administers the community for Morrilton SNF Operations.
Wood-Lawn Heights offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Batesville, AR. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide on-site nursing care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life.
The community has 159 beds. Its combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Judy Belcher serves as the administrator.
Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. The area has a Walk Score of 34 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, which can affect a resident who no longer drives. Payment options include Medicare and private pay.
Ozark Nursing and Rehab in Ozark, Arkansas, delivers skilled nursing, general nursing home care, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Supervised, secured areas protect memory care residents prone to wandering, while short-term admissions give family caregivers temporary relief. Serving the local region since 1961, the facility maintains 135 beds under the leadership of administrator Ashley Miles and operator Ozark SNF Operations.
Care teams remain present on site continuously, with physician involvement provided through an on-staff doctor. Recorded nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 37 minutes per resident daily. Physical therapy and rehabilitation eliminate the need for off-campus travel, though scheduled transportation is available for outside appointments. A walk score of 59 indicates that nearby errands can also be reached on foot. Accepted payment paths include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.
Interested individuals considering long-term care options or short-term rehabilitation services can get in touch with Ozark Nursing and Rehab to check room openings, review insurance options, or schedule a tour of the area.
Overview of Heather Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Heather Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hope, Arkansas, delivers general nursing home support, skilled nursing services, and short-term respite care. Physical recovery programs focus on short-term rehabilitation, while temporary respite stays offer relief to primary family caregivers needing extra time or coverage.
Operated by Heather Manor Care Center under administrator Stacey Clay, the 128-bed building offers private and semi-private room layouts. A distinct entrance leads directly to the dedicated rehabilitation unit, streamlining access for short-term recovery stays. Daily nursing care averages 4 hours and 59 minutes per resident across the campus. On-site transportation is available to assist residents with scheduled medical appointments, and funding options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.
Prospective residents exploring long-term nursing support or short-term therapy programs can contact Heather Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to ask about current room availability, verify insurance options, or arrange a private tour.
Overview of Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center
Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Fort Smith, AR, offering skilled nursing and palliative care. Skilled nursing provides ongoing clinical support, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management for residents with serious illness. This combination may suit a resident who needs nursing care along with comfort-focused support.
The community has 140 beds, with private and semi-private suites available. Residents may have an individual room or shared accommodations. Total nurse staffing is 4h 58m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.
Rehabilitation services allow therapy to take place within the community. Salon and beautician services provide grooming support on site, and a restaurant-style dining area gives residents a dedicated setting for meals. Enrique Gomez serves as administrator, and Northport Health Services of Arkansas operates the community.
Licensed as a skilled nursing facility, Hillcrest Home in Harrison, AR, is a nursing home as well. Under skilled nursing, licensed nurses are present every hour, while nursing home care serves residents whose health and daily needs are ongoing. The home suits someone needing continuous nursing support and access to rehabilitation.
Of 110 beds, 79.1% are occupied. Per resident, nursing comes out to six hours and five minutes a day. The Therapy/Rehab program brings rehabilitation into residents’ care.
Medicaid, private pay, and Medicare are each accepted, and since the beds are dually certified, switching from one program to the other need not mean switching beds. Phil Yoder holds the administrator’s job, and the Mission Interests Committee of the Amish Mennonite is the operator.
Conveniently set in the harmonious neighborhood of Harrisburg, AR, Woodbriar Nursing Home is a distinct community that offers skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and well-trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Here, residents can feel at ease, especially with its specially designed and secure accommodations.
Medicare and Medicaid are accepted to help residents with financial challenges. Aside from their healthcare needs, residents’ happiness and wellness are also taken into consideration, so fun events and recreational programs are conducted. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also provided to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to promote a nurturing and inviting environment to help residents thrive in their golden years.
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.
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