Arkansas: CMS Rating Breakdown
Arkansas is home to 221 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current federal data. The state's nursing homes are predominantly for-profit operations, with 198 facilities in that category, compared to 13 non-profit facilities and 10 government-run homes.
The average Five-Star overall rating across Arkansas nursing homes stands at 3.43 out of 5 stars in the current rating cycle. The Five-Star system, while widely referenced, operates as a relative measure with documented limitations. A statewide average serves as a broad indicator of the overall landscape rather than an assessment of any individual facility's quality or performance.
Anyone evaluating a specific nursing home should not rely solely on state-level averages. The Five-Star rating is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Prospective residents, families, and decision-makers should review each facility's individual Care Compare profile on the CMS website and consult the detailed per-facility pages to make informed choices about care.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 198 |
| Non Profit | 13 |
| Government | 10 |