222 nursing homes in Arkansas
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 222
- average CMS stars
- 3.5
- certified beds
- 24,169
- for profit
- 91%
How Arkansas nursing homes rate
CMS rates 218 of Arkansas's 222 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.5 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 75 |
| 4 of 5 | 41 |
| 3 of 5 | 39 |
| 2 of 5 | 40 |
| 1 of 5 | 23 |
| Not rated | 4 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Arkansas
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green House Cottages of Homewood | Mena | 5 of 5 | 138 |
| The Green House Cottages of Wentworth Place | Magnolia | 5 of 5 | 126 |
| Montgomery County Nursing Home | Mount Ida | 5 of 5 | 112 |
| Nightingale at Glenwood | Glenwood | 5 of 5 | 80 |
| The Green House Cottages of Northwest Arkansas | Bentonville | 5 of 5 | 72 |
| Arkansas Health Center | Benton | 5 of 5 | 290 |
| Crestpark Marianna, L L C | Marianna | 5 of 5 | 80 |
| The Crossing at Riverside Health and Rehabilitatio | Searcy | 5 of 5 | 138 |
| Bear Creek Healthcare LLC | De Queen | 5 of 5 | 131 |
| Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Russellville | 5 of 5 | 124 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Arkansas.
- Little Rock 15 homes
- Hot Springs 8 homes
- Fort Smith 7 homes
- Rogers 7 homes
- Springdale 7 homes
- Conway 5 homes
- El Dorado 5 homes
- Fayetteville 5 homes
- North Little Rock 5 homes
- Benton 4 homes
- Jonesboro 4 homes
- Batesville 3 homes
- Cabot 3 homes
- Camden 3 homes
- Harrison 3 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 201 | 91% |
| Non-profit | 11 | 5% |
| Government | 10 | 5% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Arkansas's homes were cited for 588 deficiencies, an average of 2.7 each. 41 had none. 73 homes were fined $1,905,162 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
9 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Arkansas
How many nursing homes are in Arkansas?
222 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Arkansas?
We don't pick one. The Green House Cottages of Homewood in Mena tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Arkansas?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $7,452 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.