Arkansas · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Arkansas
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Arkansas?
CMS Care Compare lists 109 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Arkansas, out of 221 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Little Rock (7), Benton (3) and Cabot (3). 65 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 109
- All homes in Arkansas
- 221
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 109
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 655 stars overall
- 904+ stars for inspections
- 544+ stars for staffing
- 91No fines or payment denials
- 86Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 6Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Arkansas. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Arkansas: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Arkansas, nonprofit nursing homes in Arkansas, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Arkansas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Arkansas?
109 of the 221 CMS-certified nursing homes in Arkansas meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Arkansas Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Amberwood Health and Rehabilitation in Benton (5 stars), Arkansas Health Center in Benton (5 stars) and Bear Creek Healthcare LLC in De Queen (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Arkansas?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Arkansas's Arkansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.