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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 TableNH (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.
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
Set amidst a quiet and peaceful neighborhood in Mountain Home, AR, Hiram Shaddox Health and Rehab is a well-established senior care provider that delivers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care services. Taking on a holistic approach to care, the community offers an array of services that tackle residents’ physical, emotional, and social support needs. Residents recovering from various conditions or hospitalizations are offered access to skilled nursing and rehabilitation services provided by trained individuals, such as registered nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.
The community makes sure every resident is treated with respect and dignity and provided with care services tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Residents also enjoy an abundance of activities, such as arts classes, live entertainment, and movie marathons for a fun living experience. Delicious and nutritious meals are also served daily in a cozy dining room that fosters social interaction and bonding moments.
Overview of Three Rivers Health and Rehabilitation
Three Rivers Health and Rehabilitation in Marked Tree, AR is licensed across respite, skilled nursing, and nursing home care. A licensed nurse is on duty through every hour of every day. Respite is usually arranged by somebody other than the person who will use it.
An adult child books the fortnight; the parent finds out afterward. Rehabilitation services are handled here as well, so recovery support does not send anybody out. There are 110 beds under it.
Nursing lands on 4 hours and 34 minutes, resident by resident, each day. A physician is on staff, so physician care happens on site instead of through a referral elsewhere. The three payment routes here are Medicare, private funds, and Medicaid.
Robert Davis Brazile administers the home for Three Rivers SNF Operations. This suits a family wanting short-term cover, and a resident who needs nursing care that continues.
Situated in Clarksville, AR, Johnson County Health and Rehab provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and respite care. Along with 24-hour staffing, residents receive nursing care from licensed nurses. The community also provides respite services to accommodate those seeking a short-term stay to allow their primary caregiver to recover.
The community has 140 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. Residents also receive a total of 5 hours and 31 minutes of nursing care daily. Administered by Robin Lambert, the community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Occupancy is at 75.7%, with 106 beds currently in use.
Rehabilitation services, including short-term rehabilitation, support residents recovering while receiving care on-site. Transportation is also provided to and from medical appointments. Additionally, a salon is available on-site, and the wheelchair accessible garden and covered courtyard patio give residents who use wheelchairs outdoor spaces they can access.
Overview of Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center
Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center in El Dorado, Arkansas, provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, hospice, palliative support, memory care, and respite stays. Licensed nursing staff addresses ongoing medical needs, while secured memory care units assist residents living with memory loss. Palliative care and hospice services manage comfort and symptom relief during serious illness, and short-term respite admissions offer temporary relief for primary caregivers.
Under the direction of administrator David Lewis, the 101-bed center records total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 9 minutes per resident per day. Medical oversight includes an on-staff physician alongside physical rehabilitation therapies. Residents have access to scheduled transportation for off-site appointments, and the local neighborhood holds a 58 walk score, making some errands manageable on foot. Accepted payment methods include Medicare for qualifying short-term recovery, Medicaid, and direct private pay.
Family representatives can get in touch with Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center to learn about care programs, ask about current bed availability, or arrange a private tour.
Managed by interim administrator Trisha Ford, Cabot Health and Rehab is an 89-bed facility in Cabot, Arkansas, with a current occupancy rate of 78 percent. Daily hands-on care averages 4 hours and 22 minutes of total nursing staff time per resident. Scheduled social events offer opportunities for group participation throughout the week.
The facility delivers nursing home care and skilled nursing services, with around-the-clock clinical supervision supporting residents needing continuous medical attention, while a dedicated gym serves individuals working through physical recovery plans. Private rooms provide personal space during long-term stays or short-term therapy.
Prospective families can reach Cabot Health and Rehab to check room availability, review insurance coverage, or arrange a private tour of the building. Accepted payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Gassville Therapy and Living in Gassville, Arkansas, provides skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care options. Services encompass short-term rehabilitation along with long-term care, featuring 24-hour nursing availability. Secured memory care accommodates residents living with dementia, and temporary respite stays offer relief to primary caregivers.
This 105-bed location offers private room arrangements for residents. Features include an enclosed courtyard with a gazebo and walking path, salon services, and an therapy gym. Certified dietary staff handle meal preparation and can accommodate special dietary requirements. Registered nurses and care team members average 4 hours and 17 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident under administrator William Bonham and operator GVNC.
Prospective residents can connect with Gassville Therapy and Living to tour the grounds, verify room availability, and discuss funding choices, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation
Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation provides nursing home care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Warren, AR. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering.
Respite care provides a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The combination of care types suits a resident whose needs could grow over time, since care can continue within the same community. Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation has 140 beds, and its private rooms provide a single private living space.
A therapy gym supports short term rehabilitation within the community, so a resident receiving recovery services can attend therapy on site. The community also has an outdoor courtyard with a gazebo and salon services, giving residents access to an outdoor area and personal grooming services.
Total nurse staffing is 4h 35m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 54 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Steve Larson serves as the administrator, and WRNC operates the community.
Overview of Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center
Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center in Van Buren, Arkansas, offers skilled nursing, dedicated memory care, and temporary respite stays. Memory care units use structured oversight to protect residents dealing with cognitive decline or wandering behaviors. Short-term respite placements give primary home caregivers temporary relief during travel or personal recovery.
Van Buren SNF Operations manages the 105-bed location under the guidance of administrator Judy Digiacinto. Daily records reflect an average of 4 hours and 21 minutes of hands-on nursing time per resident, alongside on-site physician oversight and physical rehabilitation therapies. The location earns a 56 walk score, putting a few local spots within walking distance for active residents. Payment arrangements include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.
Prospective residents considering memory support, short-term relief, or long-term nursing oversight can contact Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center to check current availability or set up a facility tour.
Oak Ridge Health & Rehab in El Dorado, AR, offers skilled nursing, memory care for individuals with dementia, and short-term respite care. Temporary respite stays give family caregivers a break during travel or recovery periods, making the facility well suited for changing support needs.
Administrator Kim Breashears leads the 180-bed facility, which is operated by Or Ops. Accommodation includes private rooms, and overall nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 3 minutes per resident daily. On-site rehabilitation amenities feature a physical therapy gym, specialized outdoor equipment, and an enclosed courtyard with a gazebo and paved walking path.
Payment options include Medicare for short-term rehabilitation following a hospital stay, Medicaid for qualifying long-term stays, and private funds.
Interested individuals evaluating long-term care or rehabilitation options in Union County can contact Oak Ridge Health & Rehab to check room availability or schedule a facility tour.
Overview of Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center does its work from Dardanelle, AR, with hospice care, nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing on the license. Ongoing care backed by licensed nursing in the building is what the nursing side amounts to. Comfort-focused care in a final illness is hospice. Respite is the short one, and the reason for it is outside the building, a family caregiver needing to travel or recover.
Short-term rehabilitation gives recovery a time limit, and rehabilitation services carry it. Ongoing nursing, a temporary arrangement, or getting over an illness or a procedure are the reasons to come.
A salon covers grooming without anyone leaving, and there is a courtyard. The bed count here is 110.
The daily nurse total for one resident is 4h 41m. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay each contribute to cover the cost. Sue Travis is the interim administrator.
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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