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.

Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in Arkansas- The 10,000 foot view

Updated on July 7, 2024

According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Arkansas has a total of 220 active skilled nursing facilities with 23,260 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 130.94 persons in Arkansas. There were 16,172 residents as July 7, 2024 for a state wide occupancy level of 69.53 percent. (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 435 new beds and lost 240 existing beds over the past year.

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)	0.37	0.65
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)	2.62	2.26
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)	0.99	0.87
All Staff	3.98	3.78

Detailed analysis pages for the 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 37 new cases and 37 new deaths among residents for the week ending July 7, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.

New and Lost Nursing Homes in Arkansas

Arkansas added 5 new skilled nursing facilities and 435 beds over the past year. Below is list of the new facilities:

Facility	Number of Beds
Happy Home Nursing and Rehab	69
The Green House Cottages of Northwest Arkansas	70
Countryside Health and Rehab of Newton County	70
Hampton Place Healthcare, LLC	140
Monette Manor, LLC	86

Arkansas lost 3 skilled nursing facilities and 240 beds over the past year. Below is list of the lost facilities:

Facility	Number of Beds
Happy Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation	83
East Point Health and Rehab	87
Countryside Health and Rehab of Newton County	70

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 for Arkansas Nursing Homes

The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Arkansas. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.

Best and Worst Nursing Homes 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. It changes quicker than the overall rating.

Facility	Rating
Rector Nursing and Rehab 1023 HIGHWAY 119 RECTOR, AR	12.67
Indian Rock Village Health Center 265 DAVE CREEK PARKWAY FAIRFIELD BAY, AR	19.33
Dierks Health and Rehab of Dierks 402 S ARKANSAS AVENUE DIERKS, AR	20.67
Johnson County Health and Rehab, LLC 1451 EAST POPLAR STREET CLARKSVILLE, AR	21.33
Hillcrest Home 1111 MAPLEWOOD RD HARRISON, AR	23.33
Greystone Nursing and Rehab, LLC 121 SPRING VALLEY ROAD CABOT, AR	23.33
Corning Therapy and Living Center 831 NORTH MISSOURI CORNING, AR	24.00
Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1321 SCENIC DRIVE PERRYVILLE, AR	24.00
Lake Village Rehabilitation and Care Center 903 BORGOGNONI DRIVE LAKE VILLAGE, AR	26.00
Summit Health and Rehab Center 506 NORTH LONG AVENUE TAYLOR, AR	26.67

The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Arkansas based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.

Facility	Rating
Trinity Village Medical Center 6400 TRINITY DRIVE PINE BLUFF, AR	297.33
Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2216 WEST MAIN STREET DES ARC, AR	222.17
The Springs of Pinnacle Mountain 6411 VALLEY RANCH DRIVE LITTLE ROCK, AR	217.00
The Villages of General Baptist Health Care West 6810 SOUTH HAZEL STREET PINE BLUFF, AR	216.00
Barnes Healthcare 1010 BARNES STREET LONOKE, AR	200.83
Bear Creek Healthcare LLC 322 WEST COLLIN RAYE DRIVE DE QUEEN, AR	175.00 Rating Not Available
The Blossoms at Van Buren Rehab and Nursing Center 2010 MAIN STREET VAN BUREN, AR	169.00
Crestpark Stuttgart, LLC 707 WEST 20TH STREET STUTTGART, AR	165.67 /
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center 3310 NORTH 50TH STREET FORT SMITH, AR	165.00
Belvedere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC 2600 PARK AVE HOT SPRINGS, AR	157.67

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. Arkansas performed better than the national average on several metrics and worse on other metrics.

Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies	8.50	Lower
Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies	2.10	Lower
Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies	8.60	Lower
Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies	1.90	Lower
Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies	9.30	Higher
Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies	1.90	Lower
Average Number Of Residents Per Day	74.20	Lower
Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day	2.62	Higher
Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day	0.99	Higher
Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day	0.37	Lower
Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day	1.36	Lower
Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day	3.98	Higher
Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend	3.38	Higher
Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend	0.26	Lower
Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day	0.02	Lower
Total Nursing Staff Turnover	53.60	Higher
Registered Nurse Turnover	50.50	Higher
Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home	0.50	Lower
Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day	0.29	Lower
Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day	2.87	Lower
Number Of Fines	1.10	Lower
Fine Amount In Dollars	12,037.00	Lower
Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased	11.28	Lower
Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight	5.24	Lower
Percentage Of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control Of Their Bowels Or Bladder	41.45	Lower
Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder	1.08	Lower
Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection	1.95	Lower
Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms	1.95	Lower
Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained	0.11	Lower
Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury	3.85	Higher
Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine	93.85	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	78.06	Lower
Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication	1.53	Lower
Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Move Independently Worsened	10.80	Lower
Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication	21.59	Higher
Percentage Of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers	8.31	Higher
Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine	96.00	Higher
Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Made Improvements In Function	80.47	Higher
Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine	71.95	Lower
Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission	24.89	Higher
Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit	14.55	Higher
Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days	2.19	Higher
Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days	1.54	Higher

State Analysis for Other States

Alaska	Alabama	Arizona
Arkansas	California	Colorado
Connecticut	Delaware	Florida
Georgia	Hawaii	Idaho
Illinois	Indiana	Iowa
Kansas	Kentucky	Louisiana
Maine	Maryland	Massachusetts
Michigan	Minnesota	Mississippi
Missouri	Montana	Nebraska
Nevada	New Hampshire	New Jersey
New Mexico	New York	North Carolina
North Dakota	Ohio	Oklahoma
Oregon	Pennsylvania	Rhode Island
South Carolina	South Dakota	Tennessee
Texas	Utah	Vermont
Virginia	Washington	West Virginia
Wisconsin	Wyoming