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Senior Care in Arkansas

Browse 221 government-rated nursing homes across 121 cities. Find the safest care for your loved one.

221

Total Facilities

$6,100

Avg. Monthly Cost

3.13/5

Avg CMS Rating

47

5-Star Facilities

Top Cities for Care in Arkansas

All Arkansas Cities

Showing 121 cities with nursing homes

Little Rock (15) Hot Springs (8) Fort Smith (7) Rogers (7) Springdale (6) Conway (5) El Dorado (5) Fayetteville (5) North Little Rock (5) Benton (4) Jonesboro (4) Batesville (3) Cabot (3) Camden (3) Harrison (3) Mountain Home (3) Pine Bluff (3) Russellville (3) Texarkana (3) Van Buren (3) Arkadelphia (2) Ash Flat (2) Ashdown (2) Bella Vista (2) Bentonville (2) Bryant (2) Crossett (2) De Witt (2) Heber Springs (2) Lonoke (2) Magnolia (2) Malvern (2) Monticello (2) Nashville (2) Newport (2) Paragould (2) Pocahontas (2) Prescott (2) Searcy (2) Walnut Ridge (2) West Memphis (2) Wynne (2) Alma (1) Atkins (1) Barling (1) Beebe (1) Berryville (1) Blytheville (1) Booneville (1) Brinkley (1) Calico Rock (1) Carlisle (1) Cave City (1) Centerton (1) Charleston (1) Clarksville (1) Clinton (1) Corning (1) Danville (1) Dardanelle (1) De Queen (1) Dermott (1) Des Arc (1) Dierks (1) England (1) Eureka Springs (1) Fairfield Bay (1) Flippin (1) Fordyce (1) Forrest City (1) Gassville (1) Glenwood (1) Gosnell (1) Greenbrier (1) Greenwood (1) Harrisburg (1) Hazen (1) Helena (1) Hope (1) Hot Springs Village (1) Huntsville (1) Jacksonville (1) Jasper (1) Judsonia (1) Lake City (1) Lake Village (1) Manila (1) Marianna (1) Marion (1) Marked Tree (1) Marshall (1) Maumelle (1) Mccrory (1) Melbourne (1) Mena (1) Monette (1) Morrilton (1) Mount Ida (1) Mountain View (1) Murfreesboro (1) Osceola (1) Ozark (1) Paris (1) Perryville (1) Piggott (1) Prairie Grove (1) Rector (1) Rison (1) Salem (1) Sheridan (1) Sherwood (1) Siloam Springs (1) Stamps (1) Star City (1) Stuttgart (1) Taylor (1) Trumann (1) Waldron (1) Warren (1) White Hall (1) Yellville (1)

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Understanding CMS Nursing Home Data

All information comes directly from Medicare's official nursing home database.

Overall Rating

CMS 5-star rating combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Staffing Rating

Based on RN, LPN, and CNA hours per resident per day

Abuse Icon

CMS flag indicating substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or exploitation

All data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Data. Last updated: December 2025

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Care Questions in Arkansas

Yes, Arkansas Medicaid can help cover nursing home costs for eligible residents. Most states require applicants to meet income and asset limits. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging or Medicaid office for specific eligibility requirements in Arkansas.

You can file a complaint with the Arkansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman program or the state's health department survey agency. For immediate concerns about abuse or neglect, contact Adult Protective Services. All complaints can be made anonymously.

The average monthly cost for nursing home care in Arkansas is approximately $6,100. However, costs vary significantly by city and level of care needed. Private rooms typically cost 10-20% more than semi-private rooms.

Start by reviewing CMS 5-star ratings, which combine health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Visit facilities in person, talk to current residents and families, and check for any history of abuse or violations. Look for facilities with consistent staffing and specialized care if needed.