Best Nursing Homes in Arkansas

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Jun 2026

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66 homes in Arkansas

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Government Data for Nursing Homes in Arkansas: Salaries, Revenues, Occupancy Rates, Ownership.

Other senior care options in Arkansas:

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The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.

50 facilities compared · CMS & AR Dept. of Health data


Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Springdale	102 Facility 102 AR AVG 84 Rank #125 / 330	100.0% Facility 100.0% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #40 / 183	+40%	4.56 Facility 4.56 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #82 / 182	-100%	-2%	$0 Facility $0 AR AVG $27.3k Rank #1 / 187	18 Facility 18 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #71 / 187	4.5 Facility 4.5 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #73 / 187	-	167	A+	37 Facility 37 AR AVG 34 Rank #179 / 419	Tracie Jones	$12.5M Facility $12.5M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #39 / 181	$4.7M Facility $4.7M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #71 / 181	37.2% Facility 37.2% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #155 / 181	45428
Timberlane Health & Rehab	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	El Dorado	106 Facility 106 AR AVG 84 Rank #106 / 330	79.7% Facility 79.7% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #50 / 183	+12%	4.51 Facility 4.51 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #100 / 182	-21%	-3%	$0 Facility $0 AR AVG $27.3k Rank #1 / 187	14 Facility 14 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #40 / 187	2.8 Facility 2.8 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #8 / 187	-	89	A+	33 Facility 33 AR AVG 34 Rank #215 / 419	Robin Looney	$12.5M Facility $12.5M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #40 / 181	$4.6M Facility $4.6M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #73 / 181	37% Facility 37% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #157 / 181	45416
The Springs of Chenal	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Little Rock (John Barrow)	70 Facility 70 AR AVG 84 Rank #206 / 330	57.1% Facility 57.1% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #128 / 183	-20%	4.37 Facility 4.37 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #112 / 182	+28%	-7%	$0 Facility $0 AR AVG $27.3k Rank #1 / 187	16 Facility 16 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #53 / 187	3.2 Facility 3.2 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #22 / 187	-	48	A+	10 Facility 10 AR AVG 34 Rank #342 / 419	Samuel Vallery	$5.7M Facility $5.7M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #160 / 181	$3.2M Facility $3.2M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #147 / 181	56.3% Facility 56.3% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #26 / 181	45288
Windcrest Health and Rehabilitation	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Springdale (Berryfield Apartments)	70 Facility 70 AR AVG 84 Rank #206 / 330	81.7% Facility 81.7% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #43 / 183	+15%	5.05 Facility 5.05 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #36 / 182	-78%	+8%	$0 Facility $0 AR AVG $27.3k Rank #1 / 187	29 Facility 29 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #147 / 187	7.3 Facility 7.3 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #161 / 187	-	56	A+	29 Facility 29 AR AVG 34 Rank #240 / 419	Kimberly Burner	$7.2M Facility $7.2M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #144 / 181	$3.3M Facility $3.3M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #139 / 181	45.2% Facility 45.2% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #88 / 181	45367
Barnes Healthcare	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Lonoke	141 Facility 141 AR AVG 84 Rank #16 / 330	39.5% Facility 39.5% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #165 / 183	-45%	4.79 Facility 4.79 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #57 / 182	+159%	+3%	$34.6k Facility $34.6k AR AVG $27.3k Rank #175 / 187	30 Facility 30 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #150 / 187	6.0 Facility 6.0 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #133 / 187	3	50	A+	38 Facility 38 AR AVG 34 Rank #174 / 419	Lyndsey Clyburn	$4.1M Facility $4.1M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #176 / 181	$2.6M Facility $2.6M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #163 / 181	64.8% Facility 64.8% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #15 / 181	45314
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	De Queen	131 Facility 131 AR AVG 84 Rank #46 / 330	39.1% Facility 39.1% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #167 / 183	-45%	5.15 Facility 5.15 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #36 / 182	-23%	+10%	$0 Facility $0 AR AVG $27.3k Rank #1 / 187	20 Facility 20 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #86 / 187	6.7 Facility 6.7 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #150 / 187	-	47	-	35 Facility 35 AR AVG 34 Rank #194 / 419	Cathy Parsons	$9.3M Facility $9.3M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #90 / 181	$3.0M Facility $3.0M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #153 / 181	32.6% Facility 32.6% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #173 / 181	45287
Hudson Memorial Nursing Home	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	El Dorado	108 Facility 108 AR AVG 84 Rank #103 / 330	55.6% Facility 55.6% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #134 / 183	-22%	4.17 Facility 4.17 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #142 / 182	-10%	-11%	$0 Facility $0 AR AVG $27.3k Rank #1 / 187	14 Facility 14 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #40 / 187	4.7 Facility 4.7 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #78 / 187	-	64	A+	58 Facility 58 AR AVG 34 Rank #60 / 419	Union County	$5.8M Facility $5.8M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #159 / 181	$3.3M Facility $3.3M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #138 / 181	57.8% Facility 57.8% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #24 / 181	45214
Hickory Heights Health & Rehab	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Little Rock	120 Facility 120 AR AVG 84 Rank #59 / 330	99.2% Facility 99.2% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #2 / 183	+39%	4.78 Facility 4.78 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #57 / 182	+47%	+2%	$0 Facility $0 AR AVG $27.3k Rank #1 / 187	23 Facility 23 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #118 / 187	5.8 Facility 5.8 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #127 / 187	-	107	-	10 Facility 10 AR AVG 34 Rank #342 / 419	Renee Phillips	$17.0M Facility $17.0M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #13 / 181	$7.4M Facility $7.4M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #8 / 181	43.7% Facility 43.7% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #103 / 181	45455
St. Elizabeth‘s Place	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Jonesboro	110 Facility 110 AR AVG 84 Rank #91 / 330	80.9% Facility 80.9% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #47 / 183	+13%	4.35 Facility 4.35 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #112 / 182	-74%	-7%	$21.8k Facility $21.8k AR AVG $27.3k Rank #127 / 187	25 Facility 25 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #134 / 187	5.0 Facility 5.0 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #89 / 187	1	89	A+	20 Facility 20 AR AVG 34 Rank #295 / 419	Mark Hahn	$12.5M Facility $12.5M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #42 / 181	$4.6M Facility $4.6M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #75 / 181	36.9% Facility 36.9% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #158 / 181	45380
The Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Little Rock (Leander)	120 Facility 120 AR AVG 84 Rank #59 / 330	89.2% Facility 89.2% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #18 / 183	+25%	6.16 Facility 6.16 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #8 / 182	-32%	+32%	$0 Facility $0 AR AVG $27.3k Rank #1 / 187	34 Facility 34 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #163 / 187	3.4 Facility 3.4 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #31 / 187	-	111	A+	31 Facility 31 AR AVG 34 Rank #229 / 419	Marybret, LLC	$16.0M Facility $16.0M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #17 / 181	$8.3M Facility $8.3M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #5 / 181	51.9% Facility 51.9% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #36 / 181	45466
Legacy Heights Nursing Home	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Russellville (West 12Th Street)	107 Facility 107 AR AVG 84 Rank #105 / 330	67.2% Facility 67.2% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #97 / 183	-6%	6.10 Facility 6.10 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #11 / 182	-52%	+31%	$0 Facility $0 AR AVG $27.3k Rank #1 / 187	17 Facility 17 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #61 / 187	4.3 Facility 4.3 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #58 / 187	-	91	A+	24 Facility 24 AR AVG 34 Rank #268 / 419	Ginger Dixon	$10.2M Facility $10.2M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #73 / 181	$4.9M Facility $4.9M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #58 / 181	48.5% Facility 48.5% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #55 / 181	45410
Crestpark Wynne, LLC	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Wynne	137 Facility 137 AR AVG 84 Rank #39 / 330	27.7% Facility 27.7% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #176 / 183	-61%	4.37 Facility 4.37 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #112 / 182	-25%	-6%	$0 Facility $0 AR AVG $27.3k Rank #1 / 187	16 Facility 16 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #53 / 187	5.3 Facility 5.3 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #108 / 187	-	40	A+	43 Facility 43 AR AVG 34 Rank #142 / 419	Barbara Belew	$5.0M Facility $5.0M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #170 / 181	$2.3M Facility $2.3M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #174 / 181	45% Facility 45% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #90 / 181	45166
Lakewood Therapy and Living Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Hot Springs	80 Facility 80 AR AVG 84 Rank #186 / 330	57.5% Facility 57.5% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #126 / 183	-19%	4.93 Facility 4.93 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #50 / 182	-54%	+6%	$14.9k Facility $14.9k AR AVG $27.3k Rank #156 / 187	24 Facility 24 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #124 / 187	4.0 Facility 4.0 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #45 / 187	1	51	A+	4 Facility 4 AR AVG 34 Rank #373 / 419	-	$3.7M Facility $3.7M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #178 / 181	$2.4M Facility $2.4M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #172 / 181	65.2% Facility 65.2% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #14 / 181	45404
Lakeside Nursing Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Lake City	85 Facility 85 AR AVG 84 Rank #171 / 330	82.4% Facility 82.4% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #40 / 183	+16%	4.81 Facility 4.81 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #57 / 182	-54%	+3%	$22.9k Facility $22.9k AR AVG $27.3k Rank #172 / 187	10 Facility 10 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #12 / 187	2.0 Facility 2.0 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #4 / 187	2	79	A+	31 Facility 31 AR AVG 34 Rank #229 / 419	Lisa Yahnke	$9.7M Facility $9.7M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #80 / 181	$4.0M Facility $4.0M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #102 / 181	41.1% Facility 41.1% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #134 / 181	45315
The Springs of Batesville	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Batesville	150 Facility 150 AR AVG 84 Rank #12 / 330	54.0% Facility 54.0% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #137 / 183	-24%	4.88 Facility 4.88 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #50 / 182	-30%	+4%	$0 Facility $0 AR AVG $27.3k Rank #1 / 187	21 Facility 21 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #98 / 187	4.2 Facility 4.2 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #57 / 187	-	91	A+	10 Facility 10 AR AVG 34 Rank #342 / 419	Brittney Devazier	$9.4M Facility $9.4M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #88 / 181	$4.6M Facility $4.6M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #78 / 181	49% Facility 49% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #51 / 181	45203

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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

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

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

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

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

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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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 66 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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