Arkansas · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Arkansas
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Arkansas?
CMS Care Compare lists 220 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Arkansas, out of 221 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Little Rock (15), Hot Springs (8) and Fort Smith (7). 109 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 220
- All homes in Arkansas
- 221
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 109
- Average overall stars
- 3.4
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 218Also Medicare certified
- 10Nonprofit
- 10Government-owned
- 151No fines or payment denials
- 21Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Arkansas, nonprofit nursing homes in Arkansas, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Arkansas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Arkansas?
220 of the 221 CMS-certified nursing homes in Arkansas meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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.
What Are Arkansas's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Arkansas lists an income limit of Individual: $2,982 (all applicants are treated as individuals for income purposes) and an asset limit of Individual: $2000. Couple: $3000. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.