Best Nursing Homes in Arkansas (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

221 total facilities62 five-star ratedAvg rating: 3.4 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in Arkansas

1
ARKANSAS HEALTH CENTER
BENTON, 290 beds
5/5
2
PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE, INC
LITTLE ROCK, 70 beds
5/5
3
LEGACY HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHAB, LLC
RUSSELLVILLE, 122 beds
5/5
4
THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
BENTONVILLE, 72 beds
5/5
5
MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING HOME
MOUNT IDA, 112 beds
5/5
6
HILLCREST HOME
HARRISON, 103 beds
5/5
7
THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF HOMEWOOD
MENA, 138 beds
5/5
8
WOODBRIAR NURSING HOME
HARRISBURG, 80 beds
5/5
9
STELLA MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
RUSSELLVILLE, 124 beds
5/5
10
ARKANSAS STATE VETERANS HOME AT NORTH LITTLE ROCK
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, 96 beds
5/5
11
Crestpark Helena, LLC
HELENA, 100 beds
5/5
12
THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF WENTWORTH PLACE
MAGNOLIA, 126 beds
5/5
13
GREYSTONE NURSING AND REHAB, LLC
CABOT, 80 beds
5/5
14
CHAPEL RIDGE HEALTH AND REHAB
FORT SMITH, 74 beds
5/5
15
CAVE CITY NURSING HOME INC
CAVE CITY, 90 beds
5/5
16
FIANNA HILLS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
FORT SMITH, 102 beds
5/5
17
LITTLE RIVER NURSING & REHAB
ASHDOWN, 85 beds
5/5
18
THE CROSSING AT RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATIO
SEARCY, 138 beds
5/5
19
SUMMIT HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
TAYLOR, 70 beds
5/5
20
MANILA HEALTHCARE CENTER
MANILA, 84 beds
5/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in Arkansas

$265/day
Private Room (daily)
$8,053/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$240/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$7,300/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$168/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for Arkansas

220
Total Inspections
4,454
Total Deficiencies
20.3
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
53.6%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Arkansas?

Based on CMS data, ARKANSAS HEALTH CENTER in BENTON ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in Arkansas are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in Arkansas?

The average cost of a nursing home in Arkansas is $265/day for a private room ($8,053/month). Semi-private rooms average $240/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $168/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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