Nursing Homes & Senior Care in Arkansas

Arkansas has 221 CMS-certified nursing homes listed in the Care Compare directory, each assigned an official Five-Star Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The statewide average overall rating stands at 3.43 of 5 stars.

The Five-Star rating system serves as a relative quality measure with acknowledged limitations. The ratings presented here reflect data as of May 2026 and should not be construed as recommendations or guarantees of care quality. The Five-Star rating represents one factor among many that warrant consideration when evaluating a facility. Location, the specific type of care required, an in-person visit, and direct conversations with staff and clinical personnel all play important roles in the decision-making process.

Facilities are listed with their overall rating alongside separate scores for health inspections and staffing quality, providing a multifaceted view of performance across key domains. Prospective residents and their families should verify each facility's current rating on its live Medicare Care Compare profile before making decisions based on these ratings.

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.

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