Best Nursing Homes in Arkansas

Updated Apr 2026

We analyzed 416 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.

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64 facilities compared · CMS & AR Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Woodbriar 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).	Harrisburg	80	82.5% Facility 82.5% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #44 / 166	+16%	5.04 Facility 5.04 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #37 / 164				-11%	+8%	4 Facility 4 AR AVG 0.5	12 Facility 12 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #24 / 169	4.0 Facility 4.0 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #41 / 169	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	61	32 Facility 32 AR AVG 27 Rank #29 / 77	Sampson, Rick	$7.0M Facility $7.0M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #128 / 161	$2.9M Facility $2.9M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #110 / 161	41.5% Facility 41.5% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #40 / 161	45384
Barnes Healthcare		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. 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).	Lonoke	141	39.5% Facility 39.5% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #158 / 166	-45%	4.79 Facility 4.79 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #51 / 164				+172%	+3%	1 Facility 1 AR AVG 0.5	30 Facility 30 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #136 / 169	6.0 Facility 6.0 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #120 / 169	3 Facility 3 AR AVG 0.5	47	38 Facility 38 AR AVG 27 Rank #22 / 77	Clyburn, Lyndsey	$4.1M Facility $4.1M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #156 / 161	$2.4M Facility $2.4M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #138 / 161	58.3% Facility 58.3% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #7 / 161	45314
Montgomery County 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).	Mount Ida	112	60.7% Facility 60.7% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #112 / 166	-15%	- Facility - AR AVG 4.67				+21%	-	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	16 Facility 16 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #49 / 169	5.3 Facility 5.3 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #96 / 169	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	68	8 Facility 8 AR AVG 27 Rank #64 / 77	Montgomery County Arkansas	$8.6M Facility $8.6M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #104 / 161	$4.4M Facility $4.4M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #30 / 161	51.2% Facility 51.2% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #11 / 161	45266
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	39.1% Facility 39.1% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #159 / 166	-45%	5.15 Facility 5.15 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #32 / 164				-51%	+10%	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	20 Facility 20 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #77 / 169	6.7 Facility 6.7 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #136 / 169	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	51	35 Facility 35 AR AVG 27 Rank #25 / 77	Parsons, Cathy	$9.3M Facility $9.3M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #91 / 161	$2.7M Facility $2.7M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #121 / 161	29.3% Facility 29.3% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #130 / 161	45287
Woodruff County Health 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).	Mccrory	120	70.0% Facility 70.0% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #88 / 166	-2%	4.91 Facility 4.91 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #45 / 164				+106%	+5%	1 Facility 1 AR AVG 0.5	23 Facility 23 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #106 / 169	5.8 Facility 5.8 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #114 / 169	1 Facility 1 AR AVG 0.5	93	22 Facility 22 AR AVG 27 Rank #42 / 77	Woodruff County Health Center	$11.0M Facility $11.0M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #57 / 161	$3.3M Facility $3.3M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #86 / 161	30.1% Facility 30.1% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #134 / 161	45222
Maple 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).	Hazen	70	42.9% Facility 42.9% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #155 / 166	-40%	5.07 Facility 5.07 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #32 / 164				+36%	+8%	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	10 Facility 10 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #11 / 169	3.3 Facility 3.3 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #21 / 169	1 Facility 1 AR AVG 0.5	26	21 Facility 21 AR AVG 27 Rank #43 / 77	Brogdon Grandchildren Trust	$2.4M Facility $2.4M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #160 / 161	$1.8M Facility $1.8M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #158 / 161	73.4% Facility 73.4% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #1 / 161	45228
Meadowview Healthcare and 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).	Huntsville	105	45.7% Facility 45.7% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #150 / 166	-36%	- Facility - AR AVG 4.67				+117%	-	2 Facility 2 AR AVG 0.5	29 Facility 29 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #133 / 169	5.8 Facility 5.8 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #114 / 169	1 Facility 1 AR AVG 0.5	54	30 Facility 30 AR AVG 27 Rank #34 / 77	Bryant, Twilla	$3.9M Facility $3.9M AR AVG $9.4M Rank #157 / 161	$2.3M Facility $2.3M AR AVG $3.4M Rank #141 / 161	58.3% Facility 58.3% AR AVG 37.9% Rank #6 / 161	45341
Crestpark Helena, 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).	Helena	110	32.7% Facility 32.7% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #164 / 166	-54%	5.16 Facility 5.16 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #25 / 164				+186%	+10%	1 Facility 1 AR AVG 0.5	21 Facility 21 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #88 / 169	7.0 Facility 7.0 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #140 / 169	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	37	13 Facility 13 AR AVG 27 Rank #54 / 77	Crestpark Helena, Llc	- Facility - AR AVG $9.4M	- Facility - AR AVG $3.4M	- Facility - AR AVG 37.9%	45221
Crestpark Forrest City, 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).	Forrest City	140	34.3% Facility 34.3% AR AVG 71.3% Rank #163 / 166	-52%	4.50 Facility 4.50 AR AVG 4.67 Rank #90 / 164				-31%	-4%	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	33 Facility 33 AR AVG 21.8 Rank #144 / 169	6.6 Facility 6.6 AR AVG 5.3 Rank #135 / 169	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	41	2 Facility 2 AR AVG 27 Rank #74 / 77	Crestpark Forrest City, Llc	- Facility - AR AVG $9.4M	- Facility - AR AVG $3.4M	- Facility - AR AVG 37.9%	45219
Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation 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).	Benton	122	- Facility - AR AVG 71.3%	-	- Facility - AR AVG 4.67	-	-	-	-	-	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 21.8	0.0 Facility 0.0 AR AVG 5.3	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	-	15 Facility 15 AR AVG 27	Kmj Enterprises Benton Ii, Llc	- Facility - AR AVG $9.4M	- Facility - AR AVG $3.4M	- Facility - AR AVG 37.9%	-
Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing, Inc.	-	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).	Murfreesboro	66	- Facility - AR AVG 71.3%	-	- Facility - AR AVG 4.67	-	-	-	-	-	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 21.8	0.0 Facility 0.0 AR AVG 5.3	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	-	46 Facility 46 AR AVG 27	Murfreesboro Rehab & Nursing, Inc.	- Facility - AR AVG $9.4M	- Facility - AR AVG $3.4M	- Facility - AR AVG 37.9%	-
Zimmerman Nursing Home, Inc.	-	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).	Carlisle	41	- Facility - AR AVG 71.3%	-	- Facility - AR AVG 4.67	-	-	-	-	-	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 21.8	0.0 Facility 0.0 AR AVG 5.3	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	-	26 Facility 26 AR AVG 27	Greystone Nursing And Rehab, Llc	- Facility - AR AVG $9.4M	- Facility - AR AVG $3.4M	- Facility - AR AVG 37.9%	-
Creative Housing, III – Newton	-	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	10	- Facility - AR AVG 71.3%	-	- Facility - AR AVG 4.67	-	-	-	-	-	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 21.8	0.0 Facility 0.0 AR AVG 5.3	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	-	63 Facility 63 AR AVG 27	Creative Housing, Iii, Inc.	- Facility - AR AVG $9.4M	- Facility - AR AVG $3.4M	- Facility - AR AVG 37.9%	-
Creative Housing, III – Mt. Holly	-	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	10	- Facility - AR AVG 71.3%	-	- Facility - AR AVG 4.67	-	-	-	-	-	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 21.8	0.0 Facility 0.0 AR AVG 5.3	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	-	46 Facility 46 AR AVG 27	Creative Housing, Iii, Inc.	- Facility - AR AVG $9.4M	- Facility - AR AVG $3.4M	- Facility - AR AVG 37.9%	-
The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center	-	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. 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	-	- Facility - AR AVG 71.3%	-	- Facility - AR AVG 4.67	-	-	-	-	-	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 21.8	0.0 Facility 0.0 AR AVG 5.3	0 Facility 0 AR AVG 0.5	-	8 Facility 8 AR AVG 27	-	- Facility - AR AVG $9.4M	- Facility - AR AVG $3.4M	- Facility - AR AVG 37.9%	-

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
Health deficiencies and regulatory history
Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

Nurse hours per patient per day
Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
Administrative stability and ownership quality
Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover

Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

Year built or renovated
Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
Revenue per bed
Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

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Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
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Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
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