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Page 7 of Best Nursing Homes in Arkansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 210 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 / 184
+72%+28%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
7
Facility 7
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #6 / 188
1.8
Facility 1.8
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #3 / 188
-87-
24
Facility 24
AR AVG 34
Rank #266 / 416
Miss Ion Interests Committee Inc
$11.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #32 / 184
$7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #4 / 184
65.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 65.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #18 / 184
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 / 184
-52%+31%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
17
Facility 17
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #59 / 188
4.3
Facility 4.3
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #58 / 188
-82A+
24
Facility 24
AR AVG 34
Rank #266 / 416
Ginger Dixon
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #75 / 184
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #62 / 184
48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #59 / 184
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 / 184
-60%-9%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
14
Facility 14
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #37 / 188
4.7
Facility 4.7
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #76 / 188
-69-
23
Facility 23
AR AVG 34
Rank #271 / 416
Denny Ledford
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #116 / 184
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #95 / 184
52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #40 / 184
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 / 184
+72%0%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #154 / 189
13
Facility 13
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #33 / 188
4.3
Facility 4.3
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #58 / 188
2103-
34
Facility 34
AR AVG 34
Rank #202 / 416
Laurie Herron
$12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #35 / 184
$6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #31 / 184
49%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 49%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #74 / 184
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 / 184
+149%-2%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
9
Facility 9
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #8 / 188
3.0
Facility 3.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #13 / 188
-36-
11
Facility 11
AR AVG 34
Rank #332 / 416
Edward Holman
$3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #175 / 184
$2.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #167 / 184
63.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 63.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #19 / 184
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 / 184
-60%-15%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
35
Facility 35
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #170 / 188
7.0
Facility 7.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #154 / 188
-88-
1
Facility 1
AR AVG 34
Rank #394 / 416
Bobby Lamb
$13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #12 / 184
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #19 / 184
42.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #150 / 184
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 / 184
-23%+10%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
20
Facility 20
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #86 / 188
6.7
Facility 6.7
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #150 / 188
-47-
35
Facility 35
AR AVG 34
Rank #193 / 416
Cathy Parsons
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #92 / 184
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #156 / 184
55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #175 / 184
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 / 184
-19%-16%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
30
Facility 30
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #151 / 188
5.0
Facility 5.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #88 / 188
172-
3
Facility 3
AR AVG 34
Rank #377 / 416
Olga Liatsos
$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #125 / 184
$3.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #126 / 184
40.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 40.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #102 / 184
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 / 184
-76%+34%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
12
Facility 12
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #23 / 188
4.0
Facility 4.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #44 / 188
-65A+
37
Facility 37
AR AVG 34
Rank #178 / 416
Mary Compton
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #137 / 184
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #44 / 184
70.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #4 / 184
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 / 184
-27%-2%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
8
Facility 8
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #7 / 188
4.0
Facility 4.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #44 / 188
-115-
68
Facility 68
AR AVG 34
Rank #22 / 416
Johnny Paine
$14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #8 / 184
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #18 / 184
40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #166 / 184
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 / 184
-36%-2%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
10
Facility 10
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #10 / 188
3.3
Facility 3.3
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #23 / 188
-58A+
44
Facility 44
AR AVG 34
Rank #137 / 416
Jonas Schaffer
$9.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #82 / 184
$4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #49 / 184
51.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 51.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #32 / 184
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 / 184
-54%+15%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
12
Facility 12
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #23 / 188
4.0
Facility 4.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #44 / 188
-80-
71
Facility 71
AR AVG 34
Rank #15 / 416
Mark Lamb
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #96 / 184
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #88 / 184
49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #55 / 184
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 / 184
+10%+3%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
6
Facility 6
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #2 / 188
3.0
Facility 3.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #13 / 188
-68-
67
Facility 67
AR AVG 34
Rank #24 / 416
Austin Wright
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #50 / 184
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #90 / 184
41.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #161 / 184
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 / 184
-85%-7%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
16
Facility 16
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #51 / 188
4.0
Facility 4.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #44 / 188
-103-
37
Facility 37
AR AVG 34
Rank #178 / 416
Joan Robbins
$14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #2 / 184
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #11 / 184
40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #172 / 184
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 / 184
-43%-3%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $27.3k
Rank #1 / 189
6
Facility 6
AR AVG 21.8
Rank #2 / 188
3.0
Facility 3.0
AR AVG 5.3
Rank #13 / 188
-80-
67
Facility 67
AR AVG 34
Rank #24 / 416
Tina Bogard
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $9.4M
Rank #40 / 184
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG $3.4M
Rank #91 / 184
38.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG 37.9%
Rank #167 / 184
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Overview of The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab and Nursing Center

John Ashley Drive Operating LLC runs The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab and Nursing Center, a 140-bed facility on John Ashley Drive in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Cynthia Dughetti serves as the administrator for the building, which stays filled to about 70 percent capacity. Resident stays average roughly 155 days, a timeline indicating that the daily work routine splits its focus between temporary post-hospital therapy and long-term residential placements. To manage room costs and clinical billing, the front desk handles payments through private funds, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

On the floor, the nursing crew logs an average of 4 hours and 25 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident each day. This 24-hour staffing includes registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants who run physical rehabilitation programs and personal care routines.

For daily living, the campus organizes social activities under its Life at The Blossoms calendar, while the surrounding neighborhood has a walk score of 55, meaning visitors can handle some simple errands on foot.

Prospective representatives can call the main desk to check on current openings or to review the intake process. The administrative team can also detail how the staff handles everyday compliance and updates routines based on standard findings from government health inspectors, who monitor areas such as food safety, infection control, environmental upkeep, and care planning during their routine safety surveys.

Contact The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab and Nursing Center

Overview of Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab

Eagle Health Systems Inc. owns Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab, a 122-bed care home on Southridge Parkway in Heber Springs, Arkansas, which is run by HBNC, Inc. The building operates at about 58 percent occupancy, leaving regular openings for new admissions. Stays here average around 198 days, a timeline that shows the daily routine divides its time between short-term post-hospital therapy and permanent residential placements. When managing stay costs, the business office processes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.

The building features private rooms with personal showers, a large communal dining area, a therapy gym, and an outdoor courtyard. These spaces support a 24-hour nursing crew that delivers about 4 hours and 21 minutes of direct, hands-on attention to each resident daily, managing regular clinical needs, short-term recovery, and temporary respite stays.

The kitchen crew accommodates personal food choices and allergies under the direction of a certified dietary manager, and the location is moderately walkable, so visitors can easily clear a few quick tasks on foot.

Individuals can check out the facility’s recent state inspection reports with the front office to see how the management team handles daily quality control. The latest surveys highlighted compliance issues regarding medication security, clinical documentation, restorative care processes, and kitchen hygiene protocols. Walking through these findings with the administrative staff gives you a practical look at their safety protocols before you dive into room availability or the admissions paperwork.

Contact Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab

Overview of Mitchells Nursing Home

Mitchells Nursing Home is a 105-bed facility in Danville, Arkansas, that keeps its rooms filled to about 74 percent capacity. Residents stay here for an average of 239 days, a timeline that shows the building focuses heavily on long-term residential care alongside its shorter post-hospital rehab stays. To cover costs, the front office takes standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid, and they also hold a contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs to take care of eligible veterans.

The neighborhood has a walk score of 44, so visiting families will mostly need a car to run errands around town. On the floor, residents get about 4 hours and 13 minutes of direct, hands-on attention every day from the nursing crew. This 24-hour team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants handles the physical therapy routines and manages day-to-day medical treatments.

When government health inspectors audited the property during their regular safety surveys, they flagged issues with medication management, infection control, paperwork accuracy, respiratory care, food safety, and how the facility handles resident notifications.

Prospective residents can call the intake coordinator to ask how the staff has fixed these specific problems, find out about current openings, or pick a morning to come see the building in person.

Contact Mitchells Nursing Home, Inc.

Overview of Beebe Retirement Center

Beebe Retirement Center is a 105-bed care home located on McAfee Lane in Beebe, Arkansas, where it has operated for 24 years. The property stays filled to about 78 percent capacity, and resident stays average 169 days. This timeline indicates that the staff handles a balanced daily workload of long-term nursing care and short-term post-hospital therapy.

A certified dietary manager coordinates the kitchen here, preparing daily meals that accommodate individual food allergies and nutritional preferences. On the floor, residents receive an average of 4 hours and 32 minutes of direct care every day from a 24-hour team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants. This clinical crew runs physical rehabilitation routines and respite stays, while daily lifestyle amenities include an outdoor courtyard, hair salon services, and scheduled social activities. The surrounding neighborhood offers moderate walkability, though visitors will still find it easiest to use a car for most errands around town.

Prospective residents can call the administrative office to ask about current room availability or check on the intake requirements. The front desk team can also explain how the facility has addressed recent findings from government health inspectors, who previously focused their routine safety audits on medication management, staffing levels, and infection control protocols.

Contact Beebe Retirement Center, Inc.

Overview of Ozark Health Nursing and Rehab Center

Operated by Ozark Health, Inc., Ozark Health Nursing and Rehab Center is a skilled nursing home in Clinton, Arkansas, on Highway 65 South. It provides care for residents recovering from acute illness or surgery and those who need ongoing nursing support. Medicare and Medicaid give families many payment options. The 118-bed community currently has around 46 percent occupancy.

Staffing is built to deliver significant daily hands-on support. Total nursing care averages 4 hours and 51 minutes per resident day, distributed across registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing aides. The doctor’s presence on staff alongside 24-hour staffing means clinical oversight is built into daily operations, and rehabilitation services and respite care exist for families with varying needs. Designed for comfort and accessibility, daily living is supported by amenities: a hair salon and nail salon, housekeeping service, high-speed internet access, and spacious closets for storage. Meals are prepared by the home’s registered dietitians with attention to individual dietary needs. The home operates a Life With Us program, which shapes the daily rhythm and activities present for residents.

Arkansas Department of Health’s state inspections have dealt with care-process matters, including reporting procedures, infection control practices, medication management, and dietary support. Such areas are worth asking about directly when touring the home, so families can understand how the staff approaches everyday clinical practices. With a Walk Score of 38, the location is a bit walkable and best suited for visitors traveling by car, though some nearby services may be accessible on foot.

Contact Ozark Health Nursing and Rehab Center

Overview of Heather Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Stacy Clay owns Heather Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 128-bed care facility on West 23rd Street in Hope, Arkansas, which is operated by Heather Manor Care Center, Inc. The building maintains an occupancy rate of about 69 percent, leaving immediate openings for new admissions. Residents stay here for an average of 183 days, showing that the daily operation handles a steady mix of short-term post-hospital therapy and extended residential care. For payment, the front office processes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and regular private funds.

On-site features include private and semi-private rooms, a library, Wi-Fi, and a separate entrance dedicated to the short-term rehabilitation unit. The 24-hour nursing team averages nearly five hours of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily to manage clinical routines, temporary respite care, and medical appointment transportation.

For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood has a 55 walk score, meaning you can easily take care of a few quick tasks on foot, though most errands will require a short drive.

Interested individuals can check current room availability by speaking with the admissions desk. During the conversation, you can also ask the administration to explain how they have updated their daily procedures following recent state inspection reports, which highlighted ongoing compliance issues across multiple care domains. This discussion can help you evaluate how the team currently manages safety and quality assurance protocols in the building.

Contact Heather Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Heritage Living Center

John Dickson owns Heritage Living Center, a 140-bed care community on Morningside Drive in Conway, Arkansas, that has been run by HLNC, Inc. for 49 years. The home maintains a high occupancy rate at around 91 percent, with residents staying for an average of 135 days. This setup indicates that the staff routinely balances extended residential care with short-term post-hospital therapy. For billing, the front office takes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and regular private pay.

The 24-hour nursing crew logs about 3 hours and 32 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily. This team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides handles regular clinical needs, short-term rehab, and respite care. For amenities, the building offers a hair salon, an outdoor courtyard, and social activities, with a certified dietary manager running the kitchen to accommodate personal food choices and allergies. The property is in a quiet, car-dependent area with a 2 walk score, meaning visiting families will definitely need a vehicle to get around.

Prospective representatives can look over the facility’s recent state inspection reports to see how the team manages daily building safety. These surveys flagged specific compliance patterns involving behavioral health care planning, infection control during medication and catheter care, the physical security of oxygen and medication equipment, and staffing consistency.

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Overview of Johnson County Health and Rehab

Paralea Hursh owns Johnson County Health and Rehab, a 140-bed facility on East Poplar Street in Clarksville, Arkansas, where Robin Lambert serves as the administrator. The building holds a 76 percent occupancy rate, and residents stay for about 214 days on average. This timeframe shows that the daily routine is split between short-term therapy recovery and permanent residential placements. To cover stay costs, the billing desk processes state Medicaid, traditional Medicare, and standard private pay.

The facility features private and semi-private rooms with personal climate controls, free Wi-Fi, a beauty salon, and a wheelchair-accessible garden with a covered patio. During visits, family members are welcome to share meals with residents in the dining room, and because the area has a walk score of 60, it is easy to cross a few quick errands off your list on foot.

These amenities complement a 24-hour nursing crew that delivers about 5 hours and 11 minutes of direct, hands-on attention to each resident daily, managing everything from regular clinical care and short-term respite stays to physical rehabilitation routines.

Prospective residents can look over the facility’s recent state survey results with the front office, which noted specific compliance issues regarding medication handling, care plan tracking, and resident supervision protocols. Discussing these reports with the staff is a good way to see how they handle everyday building safety and quality control. If the setup fits your needs, you can talk to the intake coordinator during the same conversation to see which rooms are currently available or to find out how the admissions paperwork works.

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Overview of Brookridge Cove Rehabilitation and Care Center

Owned by Michael Tindell, Brookridge Cove Rehabilitation and Care Center is a nursing home located in Morrilton, Arkansas. The 134-bed facility is operated by Morrilton SNF Operations, LLC. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing multiple ways for families to arrange care. The community has a healthy occupancy rate of nearly 79% and provides an average of 3 hours and 45 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day.

The facility is a rehabilitation-focused community. There are dedicated services for short-term rehab, respite care, and outpatient programming. Residents stay an average of 211 days, which includes a population of post-acute residents in recovery and those receiving longer-term skilled care. There is a doctor on staff, and 24-hour staffing is available to support residents with immediate medical and personal care needs throughout the day.

Inspection data identified issues involving safety, sanitation, infection control, and food safety. Families touring the facility should ask how the community is managing these operational areas.

Morrilton has a Walkability Score of 62. Some local errands can be managed on foot, but most trips will involve a car. A moderate walkability makes neighborhood navigation reasonably accessible for family members.

The facility is best suited for families seeking skilled nursing care in the Morrilton area, especially those seeking a facility with strength in rehabilitation and short-term recovery programming.

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Overview of Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach

Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach, a nursing home in Bryant, Arkansas, is part of a network operated by Salco NC, Inc., under the ownership of Orenthia Steverson. With 116 beds, it accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families multiple ways to pay for short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care.

The facility’s current occupancy is 84%, and most residents stay an average of 232 days. This shows the balance between post-acute rehabilitation admissions and ongoing skilled nursing care. The facility primarily focuses on rehabilitation and short-term recovery. It offers a formal short-term rehabilitation program, respite care, and standard nursing services.

Daily nurse staffing averages about 4 hours and 37 minutes per resident daily, which is made up of registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nursing aides. The facility has 24-hour staffing to provide continuous services for residents needing assistance with medical care, medication management, and activities of daily living.

State inspections cited deficiencies in staffing adequacy, adherence to care procedures, documentation completeness, and consistency in infection control and environmental safety protocols. So, families evaluating the facility should ask directly how they manage resident transfers, staff scheduling, care-planning documentation, and infection prevention.

Daily life of residents is supported by a certified dietary manager and cooking staff who prepare nutritious meals. They work with residents and families to honor food preferences and medical diet requirements.

Residents also have access to amenities, including a full-size therapy gym for rehabilitation work and a communal dining space and activity area for socializing. The facility also has an outdoor courtyard and salon services. Daily activities are scheduled to keep seniors entertained and provide more ways to socialize within the community.

The facility has a Walk Score of 34, so the surrounding area is somewhat walkable. Family members nearby can reach some essential services on foot, but most visits require driving.

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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
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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 210 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.