Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Arkansas
Key metrics for nursing homes in Arkansas including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Arkansas has a total of 221 active skilled nursing facilities with 22,108 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 3,045,637, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 137.76 persons in Arkansas.
There were 16,257 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 73.53%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Arkansas has added 258 new beds and lost 33 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Arkansas and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.40 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.74 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 4.10 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Arkansas
COVID-19 Infections in Arkansas Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Arkansas there were a total of 58 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
Arkansas added 3 new skilled nursing facilities and 258 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Brooken Hill Health and Rehab, LLC | 100 |
| Quail Run Health and Rehab | 92 |
| Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing, Inc | 66 |
Lost Nursing Homes
Arkansas lost 1 skilled nursing facilities and 33 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing, Inc | 33 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Arkansas.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Arkansas based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
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Southfork River Therapy and Living 624 HWY 62/412 WEST SALEM, AR |
0.00
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Nightingale at Glenwood 615 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD GLENWOOD, AR |
2.00
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The Blossoms at Stamps Rehab and Nursing Center 826 NORTH STREET STAMPS, AR |
6.00
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Nightingale at Arkadelphia 2701 TWIN RIVERS DRIVE ARKADELPHIA, AR |
6.00
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Hillcrest Home 1111 MAPLEWOOD RD HARRISON, AR |
6.00
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Greystone Nursing and Rehab, LLC 121 SPRING VALLEY ROAD CABOT, AR |
6.00
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The Crossing at Riverside Health and Rehabilitatio 2500 EAST MOORE AVENUE SEARCY, AR |
8.00
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Bear Creek Healthcare LLC 322 WEST COLLIN RAYE DRIVE DE QUEEN, AR |
8.00
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Summit Health and Rehab Center 506 NORTH LONG AVENUE TAYLOR, AR |
8.00
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Amberwood Health and Rehabilitation 6420 ALCOA ROAD BENTON, AR |
8.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Arkansas based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Concordia Nursing and Rehab, LLC 7 Professional Drive Bella Vista, AR |
1,042.50
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Meadowview Healthcare and Rehab 825 NORTH GASKILL HUNTSVILLE, AR |
931.25
Abuse Flag
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Pink Bud Home For The Golden Years 400 SO COKER GREENWOOD, AR |
296.50
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Pine Bluff Transitional Care 6810 South Hazel Street Pine Bluff, AR |
224.25
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Ashley Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 2600 N 22Nd Street Rogers, AR |
173.25
Rating Not Available
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Barnes Healthcare 1010 BARNES STREET LONOKE, AR |
152.75
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Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2216 WEST MAIN STREET DES ARC, AR |
142.75
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Dermott City Nursing Home 702 West Gaines St Dermott, AR |
127.25
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The Woods, A Nightingale Community 1194 N CHESTER ST MONTICELLO, AR |
106.25
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Westwood Health and Rehab, Inc 802 S WEST END STREET SPRINGDALE, AR |
101.25
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Arkansas Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Arkansas nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.50 | Higher |
| Health Inspection Rating | 3.20 | Higher |
| Qm Rating | 3.80 | Higher |
| Staffing Rating | 3.20 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 3.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.10 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.00 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.90 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 77.00 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.74 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.96 | Higher |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.40 | Lower |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.36 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.10 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.52 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.27 | Lower |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.03 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 49.70 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 45.50 | Higher |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.30 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.20 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.58 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.33 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.96 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 0.50 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 9,184.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 10.06 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 4.56 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.67 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 1.23 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 1.42 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.06 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.92 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 94.93 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 11.07 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 81.99 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.31 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 10.97 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 21.70 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 96.08 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 77.66 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 4.44 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 13.97 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 24.84 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 13.35 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.02 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.15 | Higher |