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)
Sort by
Filters activeReset filters
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

View Facility
2No 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

View Facility
3No 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

View Facility
4No Penalties

Nursing HomeAshdown, AR

Little River Nursing & Rehab

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
85 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

162 Hwy 32-2aAshdown, AR 71822

(870) 898-5101

View Facility
5No Penalties

Nursing HomePocahontas, AR

Randolph County Nursing Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
140 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

500 Camp RoadPocahontas, AR 72455

(870) 892-5214

View Facility
6No Penalties

Nursing HomeFayetteville, AR

Arkansas Veterans Home At Fayetteville

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
90 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

1179 North College AvenueFayetteville, AR 72703

(479) 444-7001

View Facility
71 Penalty

Nursing HomeMccrory, AR

Woodruff County Health Center

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
120 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.3

139 West Highway 64Mccrory, AR 72101

(870) 731-2543

View Facility
8No Penalties

Nursing HomeEl Dorado, AR

Hudson Memorial Nursing Home

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
108 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below Arkansas avg of 3.3

700 N. College AvenueEl Dorado, AR 71730

(870) 863-8131

View Facility
9No Penalties

Nursing HomeJonesboro, AR

Craighead Nursing Center

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
121 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below Arkansas avg of 3.3

5101 Harrisburg RdJonesboro, AR 72404

(870) 933-4535

View Facility
102 Penalties

Nursing HomeDermott, AR

Dermott City Nursing Home

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
70 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below Arkansas avg of 3.3

702 West Gaines StDermott, AR 71638

(870) 538-3241

View Facility

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.

Was this rankings helpful?