Arkansas · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Arkansas
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Arkansas?
CMS Care Compare lists 155 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in Arkansas, out of 221 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Little Rock (8), Conway (5) and Fort Smith (5). 86 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 155
- All homes in Arkansas
- 221
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 86
- Average overall stars
- 3.6
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 634+ stars for staffing
- 54Nurse turnover below the national median
- 107No fines or payment denials
- 6Nonprofit
- 154Medicaid certified
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 why antipsychotic use matters in dementia 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, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Arkansas, nonprofit nursing homes in Arkansas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in Arkansas?
155 of the 221 CMS-certified nursing homes in Arkansas meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in Arkansas Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Amberwood Health and Rehabilitation in Benton (5 stars), Bear Creek Healthcare LLC in De Queen (5 stars) and Belle View Estates Rehabilitation and Care Center in Monticello (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
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.