Best Nursing Homes in Jonesboro, AR

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 8 nursing homes in Jonesboro, AR using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in AR
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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 Table NH (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.
The Springs of Jonesboro Health & Rehabilitation ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Jonesboro
136
Facility 136
AR AVG 106
Rank #37 / 206
B+
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
AR AVG 67.9%
Rank #20 / 166
+30%
4.37
Facility 4.37
AR AVG 4.70
Rank #113 / 184
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +61%-7%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $29.3k
Rank #1 / 186
15
Facility 15
AR AVG 18.4
Rank #62 / 185
2.5
Facility 2.5
AR AVG 5.1
Rank #9 / 185
-120-
15
Facility 15
AR AVG 38
Rank #166 / 203
Isaac Gutman
$14.0MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $14.0MFiscal year ending 06/2025
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #29 / 175
$5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #52 / 175
36.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility 36.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
AR AVG 46%
Rank #161 / 175
045134
Lakeside Nursing Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Lake City
85
Facility 85
AR AVG 106
Rank #155 / 206
C-
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
AR AVG 67.9%
Rank #35 / 166
+21%
4.80
Facility 4.80
AR AVG 4.70
Rank #67 / 184
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -54%+2%
$41.9k
Facility $41.9k
AR AVG $29.3k
Rank #175 / 186
8
Facility 8
AR AVG 18.4
Rank #11 / 185
2.0
Facility 2.0
AR AVG 5.1
Rank #3 / 185
270A+
31
Facility 31
AR AVG 38
Rank #128 / 203
Lisa Yahnke
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #99 / 175
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #105 / 175
45%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 45%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
AR AVG 46%
Rank #84 / 175
045315
Craighead Nursing Center-
NH
MC
SNF
Jonesboro
121
Facility 121
AR AVG 106
Rank #55 / 206
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$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $29.3k
Rank #1 / 186
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Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Jonesboro
152
Facility 152
AR AVG 106
Rank #9 / 206
C+--
4.27
Facility 4.27
AR AVG 4.70
Rank #128 / 184
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -60%-9%
$0
Facility $0
AR AVG $29.3k
Rank #1 / 186
42
Facility 42
AR AVG 18.4
Rank #182 / 185
6.0
Facility 6.0
AR AVG 5.1
Rank #135 / 185
-110-
10
Facility 10
AR AVG 38
Rank #178 / 203
Jbnc, Inc
$14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AR AVG $9.1M
Rank #9 / 175
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AR AVG $4.1M
Rank #29 / 175
43.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 43.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
AR AVG 46%
Rank #166 / 175
045327
Monette Manor ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Monette
86
Facility 86
AR AVG 106
Rank #152 / 206
D+
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
AR AVG 67.9%
Rank #8 / 166
+39%
4.55
Facility 4.55
AR AVG 4.70
Rank #87 / 184
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ -47%-3%
$24.3k
Facility $24.3k
AR AVG $29.3k
Rank #163 / 186
19
Facility 19
AR AVG 18.4
Rank #107 / 185
6.3
Facility 6.3
AR AVG 5.1
Rank #141 / 185
-81---$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/202437.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024045477

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 8 analyzed for Jonesboro. See how we rank facilities

Overview of The Springs of Jonesboro Health & Rehabilitation

The Springs of Jonesboro Health & Rehabilitation provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and palliative care in Jonesboro, AR. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Memory care is offered in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management during serious or terminal illness.

These services may suit a resident whose needs grow from memory support or nursing care to hospice or palliative services. The home has 136 beds, and total nurse staffing is 4 hours 22 minutes per resident per day, meaning that amount of daily nursing time is assigned to each resident. Families can use Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay to cover care costs.

Contact The Springs of Jonesboro Health & Rehabilitation

Overview of Lakeside Nursing Center

Lakeside Nursing Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Lake City, AR. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing nursing support, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care centers on comfort focused support at the end of life, and palliative care addresses comfort and symptom relief during serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Short term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services support a resident recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Lakeside Nursing Center has 85 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, representing that amount of daily nurse staffing allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay. A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Lisa Yahnke is the director.

Contact Lakeside Nursing Center

Overview of Craighead Nursing Center

Craighead Nursing Center is a nursing home offering memory care and skilled nursing in Jonesboro, AR. Its 24-hour skilled nursing care provides licensed nursing support around the clock, while memory care provides dementia care with supervision. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs dementia care alongside continuous skilled nursing support.

Craighead Nursing Center has 121 beds, placing it in a mid-sized range without indicating a particular living arrangement. An in-house therapy room and rehabilitation services allow residents to receive physical, occupational, and speech therapy at the community. A salon and full-service beauty and barber services give residents access to personal grooming on site.

Dining includes a selective menu with à la carte options, allowing residents to choose from the available meal selections. Religious services and a chapel provide on-site settings for worship. Penny McDaniel serves as administrator, and County Government operates the community.

Contact Craighead Nursing Center

Overview of Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation

Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation provides nursing home care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care includes long term care for residents who need ongoing support. Memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs time away, so Ridgecrest may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support, memory care, or temporary care.

The home has 152 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and programming. Private rooms provide each resident with a single private living space. Marlisa Thompson administers the community, which is operated by JBNC.

A therapy gym, therapy kitchen, and therapy bathroom support short term rehabilitation, with therapy available on site. A full service salon gives residents access to salon services within the community, while specialized daily activities support memory care residents. Social and recreational activities provide structured ways to spend time with others.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day. This represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident. Ridgecrest accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care depending on eligibility and financial arrangements.

Contact Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation

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Overview of Monette Manor

Monette Manor is a nursing home in Monette, AR, providing skilled nursing care. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, so Monette Manor may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support.

The home has 86 beds and a 94% occupancy rate. Most of its capacity is in use. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 33 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare generally applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while Medicaid may help when personal savings do not cover an extended stay.

Contact Monette Manor

Overview of Lexington Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Age gracefully at Lexington Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation, an outstanding community in Jonesboro, AR, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Physical and speech therapy are provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. Healthy meals are also important for residents’ well-being, so delicious and well-balanced dining options are served to meet their dietary needs and preferences. Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted to ease financial burdens. With its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed to live beyond their potential in retirement.

Contact Lexington Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation LLC

Overview of Grace Ridge

Grace Ridge, Inc. operates a 35-bed residential care facility located at 3909 Hill Drive in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas. Administered by Dian Carlton and legally operated by RCF Network, LLC d/b/a Rosehaven Homes, Inc., the single-story community houses residents in private beds within a car-dependent neighborhood 4.5 miles from downtown (Walk Score 21). The facility carries LLC business designation and maintains dual licensing for assisted living and memory care residential services.

Round-the-clock staffing includes licensed nursing personnel and certified nursing assistants supporting both care lines. Service delivery encompasses rehabilitation services, respite care programming, short-term rehabilitation options, on-site dining with wellness-focused nutrition planning, housekeeping coordination, beauty services, and structured social and recreational activities. The facility’s 35-bed capacity serves residents requiring personal care assistance, medication management, and memory support in a family-style residential model.

All beds carry private-pay designation; however, several Arkansas Medicaid waiver programs, including the Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver, ARChoices program, and State Plan Personal Care services, offer eligible residents pathways to fund care through public programs.

The facility’s operational alignment with Rosehaven Homes, Inc. indicates membership in a multi-location residential care network, potentially enabling care coordination or transfer protocols across affiliated locations.

Grace Ridge, Inc. serves older adults seeking residential assistance with activities of daily living, memory support, and rehabilitation services in a private-pay or Medicaid-waiver-eligible community staffed around the clock with nursing oversight.

Contact Grace Ridge, Inc.

Overview of St. Bernards Medical Center

St. Bernards Medical Center provides nursing home and assisted living care in Jonesboro, AR. In assisted living, residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while maintaining their own apartment. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing and personal care for people whose needs require more support.

Both care levels are available in one community. If a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move to a higher level of care without leaving the community or starting over socially.

A Walk Score of 62 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for residents who no longer drive. St. Bernards Medical Center may be a good fit for someone whose care needs may change over time.

Contact St. Bernards Medical Center

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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • 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 Jonesboro, AR

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 8 nursing homes in Jonesboro, AR. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Jonesboro, AR?

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 Jonesboro, AR, 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 Jonesboro, AR?

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.

Nursing Homes in Jonesboro at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Jonesboro, AR. 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: 2.8/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Jonesboro, AR. 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: 2.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Jonesboro, AR. 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