RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Arkansas (2026)

The top 25 of 218 CMS-certified nursing homes in Arkansas, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

2212.2 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.3/5
+0.3 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$28K$42K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeBenton, AR

Arkansas Health Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
290 BedsInspected Mar 2024

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

6701 Hwy 67Benton, AR 72015

(501) 860-0500

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeHarrison, AR

Hillcrest Home

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
103 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

1111 Maplewood RdHarrison, AR 72601

(870) 741-5001

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeManila, AR

Manila Healthcare Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
84 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

2975 W State Highway 18Manila, AR 72442

(870) 561-3342

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeMount Ida, AR

Montgomery County Nursing Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
112 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

741 South DriveMount Ida, AR 71957

(870) 867-2156

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeGlenwood, AR

Nightingale At Glenwood

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
80 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

615 Mountain View RoadGlenwood, AR 71943

(870) 356-3953

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeNorth Little Rock, AR

Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little Rock

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
96 BedsInspected Feb 2024

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

2401 John Ashley DriveNorth Little Rock, AR 72114

(501) 683-2382

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeCarlisle, AR

Chambers Health And Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
90 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

1001 East Park StreetCarlisle, AR 72024

(870) 552-7150

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeDierks, AR

Dierks Health And Rehab Of Dierks

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
70 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

402 S Arkansas AvenueDierks, AR 71833

(870) 286-3100

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeAsh Flat, AR

Eaglecrest Nursing And Rehab

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
100 BedsInspected Dec 2023

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

916 Highway 62/412Ash Flat, AR 72513

(870) 994-3040

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeCabot, AR

Greystone Nursing And Rehab, Llc

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
80 BedsInspected Jun 2024

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

121 Spring Valley RoadCabot, AR 72023

(501) 605-1545

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeBenton, AR

Heartland Rehabilitation And Care Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
140 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

19701 Interstate 30Benton, AR 72015

(501) 778-8200

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeArkadelphia, AR

Nightingale At Arkadelphia

Partnership

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
100 BedsInspected Jun 2024

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

2701 Twin Rivers DriveArkadelphia, AR 71923

(870) 246-5566

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeCrossett, AR

Nightingale At Stonegate

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
76 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

118 Jerry Selby DriveCrossett, AR 71635

(870) 364-1534

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeAshdown, AR

Pleasant Manor Nursing & Rehab

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
88 BedsInspected Jul 2024

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

950 HomesteadAshdown, AR 71822

(870) 898-5001

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeLittle Rock, AR

Presbyterian Village, Inc

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
70 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

500 Brookside DriveLittle Rock, AR 72205

(501) 225-1615

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeRussellville, AR

Stella Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
124 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

400 North Vancouver AvenueRussellville, AR 72801

(479) 968-4141

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeSearcy, AR

The Crossing At Riverside Health And Rehabilitatio

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
138 BedsInspected Jun 2024

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

2500 East Moore AvenueSearcy, AR 72143

(501) 268-2324

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeCharleston, AR

Greenhurst Nursing Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
113 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

226 Skyler DriveCharleston, AR 72933

(479) 965-7373

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeRogers, AR

Hampton Place Healthcare, Llc

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
140 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

2029 South Hampton PlaceRogers, AR 72758

(479) 250-0289

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeSalem, AR

Southfork River Therapy And Living

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
84 BedsInspected Sep 2023

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

624 Hwy 62/412 WestSalem, AR 72576

(870) 895-3817

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeCabot, AR

Spring Creek Health & Rehab

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
109 BedsInspected May 2024

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

804 N 2nd StCabot, AR 72023

(501) 843-3100

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeConway, AR

Superior Health & Rehab, Llc

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
118 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

625 Tommy Lewis DrConway, AR 72033

(501) 585-6800

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeMountain View, AR

The Blossoms At Mountain View Rehab & Nursing Cen

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
97 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

706 Oak Grove StMountain View, AR 72560

(870) 269-5835

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24No Penalties
★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
94 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

826 North StreetStamps, AR 71860

(870) 533-4444

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeCave City, AR

Cave City Nursing Home Inc

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
90 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

442 Taylor CircleCave City, AR 72521

(870) 283-5313

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Arkansas

#45of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the lowest-ranked states for overall health outcomes — long-term care demand runs high (rank 45 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+18.8%

    A little higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy73.8 yrs

    A little lower than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover50.5%

    About 9% higher than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Arkansas →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Arkansas?

Arkansas has 221 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 218 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Arkansas?

Nursing homes in Arkansas average 3.3 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Arkansas is penalized?

Among Arkansas nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $28K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Arkansas compare with the national average?

Arkansas averages 3.3 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $28K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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