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Page 9 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
45392
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Overview of Manila Healthcare Center

Led by administrator William H Straw, Manila Healthcare Center is a 84-bed nursing home operated by CHC Manila Nursing Center, LLC. Located on State Highway 18 in Manila, Arkansas, the facility, under owner David Vann, takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families with flexible pathways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and active nursing care. Averaging a stay length of around 234 days, the home serves post-acute recovery patients and residents who need longer-term care.

The facility specializes in rehabilitation services, offering short-term rehab programs and respite and palliative care for residents who have complex medical needs. Staffing levels average 4 hours and 41 minutes of total nursing care per resident day, with registered nurse coverage and nursing aide support. This mix allows Manila Healthcare Center to deliver hands-on assistance and clinical oversight throughout the day.

Targeting maintenance and sanitation practices, state inspections have examined environmental conditions and infection control protocols. Families should feel at ease asking staff how these operational standards are managed and how the home ensures a tidy, secure setting for residents. The home’s location in a car-dependent area means that visiting family and arranging external appointments may demand a vehicle.

For residents and families who can visit regularly, Manila Healthcare Center’s focus on rehabilitation and post-acute care, paired with its inclusion of many insurance pathways, makes it a choice worth touring. Doing so helps understand how the environment and staff tackle support for recovery and longer-term needs.

Contact Manila Healthcare Center

Overview of The Springs of Camden

Located within the welcoming community of Camden, Arkansas, The Springs Camden is a serene and comforting nursing home with memory care services, tailored to seniors seeking a tranquil haven. Here, seniors can enjoy their days in peaceful assurance, knowing they receive exceptional care from a dedicated team of top-notch staff and nurses, making it an ideal skilled nursing facility.
The facility offers a comprehensive range of services, including memory care and skilled nursing, all rooted in a resident-centered care approach. Residents can look forward to a vibrant calendar of activities, specialized events, and engaging outings that enhance their daily lives. Additionally, The Springs Camden extends its commitment to care with hospice and palliative services, social work support, psychological services, and a host of clinical offerings, including stroke recovery, IV therapy, post-surgical care, and more. Without a doubt, The Springs Camden stands as a shining example of quality senior living.

Contact The Springs of Camden

Overview of Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center

Located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center is a caring, home-like environment with the added bonus of professionally trained nurses, certified nurses’ aides, and therapists. At our facility, you will not only find a commitment to quality but also a professional and caring staff. Beautifully decorated and pleasant common areas create a warm and welcoming environment. The Pavilion allows for easy access for loved ones to visit.
We offer private and semi-private suites with upscale bathrooms. Each resident room has cable television and complimentary Wi-Fi. Our facility offers beautician services and laundry services so residents always feel and look their best. During meals, residents can dine in the comfort of their room or in our restaurant style dining area surrounded by friends.

Contact Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Care Manor Nursing and Rehab

Care Manor Nursing and Rehab is a 104-bed care home in Mountain Home, Arkansas, owned by Randy Sutterfield and run by MHCNC, Inc for the last 30 years. The average stay here is about 113 days, which means the daily workflow focuses heavily on short-term recovery stints for folks coming out of the hospital, though they handle permanent residential care too. For billing, the front office takes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private funds.

Residents get a lot of direct attention on the floor, with the nursing crew averaging about 4 hours and 56 minutes of hands-on care per person every day. This 24-hour team handles regular clinical needs and runs therapy routines in an on-site gym. The building also has an outdoor courtyard, a hair salon, and a dining program run by a certified dietary manager. The neighborhood scores a 60 for walkability, so family members visiting the home can easily cross a few quick errands off their list on foot.

State inspectors have previously noted compliance issues with assessment accuracy, care planning details, infection control practices, and general staff procedural awareness. You can go over these specific survey results with the management team to see how they handle daily safety protocols and quality control.

Families looking into local options can call the front desk to see which rooms are currently open or to find out how the admissions process works.

Contact Care Manor Nursing and Rehab

Overview of North Hills Life Care and Rehab

Mark Miller owns North Hills Life Care and Rehab, a 92-bed care facility run by Northwest Health and Rehab, Inc. on Appleby Road in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The building has been open for 21 years and currently runs at an 87 percent occupancy rate. Stays average about 93 days, a timeline that reflects a heavy daily focus on temporary post-hospital rehab and short-term recovery. To cover room rates and clinical costs, the business processes billing through standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

On the floor, the nursing crew delivers an average of 4 hours and 34 minutes of hands-on attention to each resident daily. This 24-hour staffing includes registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants who run physical therapy routines in the on-site therapy gym and manage short-term respite stays.

For day-to-day life, a certified dietary manager runs the kitchen to handle personal food allergies, while campus amenities include private rooms with showers, a social activities schedule, and an outdoor courtyard equipped with a gazebo. Because the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, visiting families will almost always need to drive to the property.

Interested individuals can call the front office to ask how the admissions process works or to check on current bed availability. The administrative coordinator can also provide information regarding recent health surveys from government inspectors, who previously noted compliance issues here with medication management, infection control protocols, care documentation, and resident safety procedures.

Contact North Hills Life Care and Rehab

Overview of Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center

Operated by Van Buren SNF Operations, LLC under owner Judy Digiacinto, Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center is a skilled nursing facility in Van Buren, Arkansas. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, so families have several ways to arrange coverage for rehabilitation services and ongoing nursing care. With 105 beds, occupancy is at 91%. The average resident stay is 341 days, which includes post-acute recovery residents and those needing longer-term skilled nursing support.

Residents recovering from surgery, orthopedic procedures, or a hospital stay can access rehabilitation services as part of their care. A doctor is on site, and nursing coverage is available around the clock. Total nurse staffing averages about 4 hours and 33 minutes per resident each day. That staffing presence supports both daily clinical needs and ongoing medical oversight.

Inspection findings over time have included documentation practices and compliance with care-planning and infection-control protocols. The facility has addressed those findings without receiving immediate jeopardy citations or fines. Formal complaints have not been substantiated. During a tour, families should ask how these operational areas are monitored and what processes are used to stay compliant.

The facility is on Pointer Trail West in a moderately walkable area. Some errands can be managed on foot. Others require transportation. Family members visiting from nearby areas may find the location convenient. Van Buren also provides access to local medical services and community resources.

Contact Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center

Overview of The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center

The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center at Hot Springs is a compassionate nursing home in Hot Springs, AR, that offers memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. With its supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home in their later years. Occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as pain management and social services, are also offered to help improve residents’ quality of life. The community’s resident-centered care ensures residents receive high-quality care dedicated to their holistic well-being.

Mind-stimulating games and light exercises also ensure residents can live actively and enhance their memory. Through the newly renovated gym, residents can focus on rehabilitation and recovery. Hot Spring Creek Greenway Trail and Hot Springs Creek Falls are located nearby, providing breathtaking views, as well as a peaceful lifestyle for residents. With its serene location and excellent services, this nursing home has become a trusted choice for senior living in Arkansas.

Contact The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center

Overview of Heritage Square Healthcare Center

Carnail Williams manages Heritage Square Healthcare Center, an 86-bed nursing home run by CHC Heritage Square Nursing Center, LLC on North Ruddle Road in Blytheville, Arkansas. The building runs at a 73 percent occupancy rate, and resident stays average 221 days. This timeline shows that the daily workforce splits its time between long-term residential care and short-term post-hospital therapy. To take care of room fees and clinical bills, the administrative desk processes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.

Medical and personal needs are handled by a 24-hour nursing team that logs an average of 4 hours and 21 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily. This crew of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants handles physical therapy routines, short-term respite care, and coordinates with an on-staff doctor. The surrounding neighborhood brings in a walk score that allows for a few minor errands on foot, though visitors will generally want a car for most trips.

Prospective representatives can call the intake department to check on immediate room options or to ask how the admissions process works. The office staff can also walk you through their recent state inspection reports, which noted compliance problems regarding medication management, building security, care planning, paperwork accuracy, environmental cleanliness, and personal hygiene practices.

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Overview of Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center

Serving the Bryant community for 41 years, Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center is a skilled nursing home on Interstate 30 in Bryant, Arkansas. The facility is operated by Bryant SNF Operations, LLC under owner Nancy Brown. The home has 116 beds, with an occupancy of 75%. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families flexible ways to cover both post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing skilled nursing care.

Rehabilitation services are a major focus of the facility. The home can be a practical option for residents recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or a serious health event. A doctor is on staff, and 24-hour nursing support is available. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 2 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses provide that support, and the staffing structure helps deliver consistent hands-on care for residents with complex medical needs.

Residents stay an average of about 205 days, which includes people receiving short-term rehabilitation and those requiring ongoing skilled nursing care. The neighborhood’s Walk Score is 34. Some nearby services are within walking distance, but most daily errands require transportation. The setting may appeal to residents and families looking for a quieter environment while still having access to major road connections.

State inspections have focused on resident safety monitoring and infection control practices. The most recent inspection found no health deficiencies, indicating the facility has been compliant with regulatory standards.

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Overview of The Springs of El Dorado Health & Rehabilitation

The Springs of El Dorado Health & Rehabilitation is a premier assisted living community in El Dorado, Arkansas, to provide seniors with a second home, offering peace of mind to their loved ones. Their goal is to help seniors maintain a healthy and joyful life, embracing all the adventures life has to offer. The Springs of Jonesboro staff is committed to resident-centered care and strives for excellence in quality improvement.

At The Springs of El Dorado Health & Rehabilitation, they believe in creating an environment where senior residents can thrive and enjoy their golden years. This assisted living community is designed with the utmost care. They offer impeccable nursing services, a top-notch staff, outstanding amenities, and specialized programs so that every resident’s health is continually prioritized.

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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
01

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.