2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in Arkansas

Top 25 nursing homes in Arkansas ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

221 total facilities3.3 avg rating1 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
A

NIGHTINGALE AT GLENWOOD

GLENWOOD, Arkansas

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS76 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#2
A

ARKANSAS STATE VETERANS HOME AT NORTH LITTLE ROCK

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS96 bedsGovernment - State
#3
A

STELLA MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS124 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#4
A

MONTGOMERY COUNTY NURSING HOME

MOUNT IDA, Arkansas

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS112 bedsGovernment - County
#5
A

HILLCREST HOME

HARRISON, Arkansas

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS103 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#6
A

CHAMBERS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

CARLISLE, Arkansas

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS90 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#7
A

HIGHLAND COURT, A REHABILITATION AND RESIDENT CARE

MARSHALL, Arkansas

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS78 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#8
A

LEGACY HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHAB, LLC

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS122 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#9
A

THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas

Score: 91.8/1005/5 CMS95 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#10
A

NIGHTINGALE AT STONEGATE

CROSSETT, Arkansas

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS76 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#11
A

SUPERIOR HEALTH & REHAB, LLC

CONWAY, Arkansas

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS118 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#12
A

HAMPTON PLACE HEALTHCARE, LLC

ROGERS, Arkansas

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS140 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#13
A

GREENHURST NURSING CENTER

CHARLESTON, Arkansas

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS113 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#14
A

HEARTLAND REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER

BENTON, Arkansas

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS140 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#15
A

THE CROSSING AT RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATIO

SEARCY, Arkansas

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS138 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#16
A

SOUTHFORK RIVER THERAPY AND LIVING

SALEM, Arkansas

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS84 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#17
B

THE SPRINGS JONESBORO

JONESBORO, Arkansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS136 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#18
B

CRESTPARK MARIANNA, L L C

MARIANNA, Arkansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS80 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#19
B

OZARK NURSING AND REHAB

OZARK, Arkansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS135 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#20
B

CHAPEL RIDGE HEALTH AND REHAB

FORT SMITH, Arkansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS74 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#21
B

THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF HOMEWOOD

MENA, Arkansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS138 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#22
B

GREYSTONE NURSING AND REHAB, LLC

CABOT, Arkansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS80 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#23
B

ASH FLAT HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

ASH FLAT, Arkansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS105 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#24
B

GREENBRIER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

GREENBRIER, Arkansas

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS90 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#25
B

BELLE VIEW ESTATES REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER

MONTICELLO, Arkansas

Score: 89.3/1005/5 CMS80 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
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About Nursing Homes in Arkansas

Arkansas has 221 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in Arkansas is 3.3 out of 5 stars. There is currently 1 Special Focus Facility in Arkansas — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in Arkansas by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Arkansas?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, NIGHTINGALE AT GLENWOOD in GLENWOOD is the highest-rated nursing home in Arkansas with a grade of A (score: 95.8/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in Arkansas?

There are 221 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Arkansas. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in Arkansas?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in Arkansas?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Arkansas is 3.3 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.