Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Arkansas (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Arkansas, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Summit Health & Rehab Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 04 min a day with each resident (Arkansas average 4 hr 01 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Green House Cottages of Wentworth Place
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 01 min a day with each resident (Arkansas average 4 hr 01 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Montgomery County Nursing Home
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 08 min a day with each resident (Arkansas average 4 hr 01 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Green House Cottages of Northwest Arkansas
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 13 min a day with each resident (Arkansas average 4 hr 01 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $705 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Arkansas Health Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 08 min a day with each resident (Arkansas average 4 hr 01 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Crestpark Marianna, L L C
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 57 min a day with each resident (Arkansas average 4 hr 01 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Nightingale at Glenwood
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 27 min a day with each resident (Arkansas average 4 hr 01 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Chambers Health and Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 08 min a day with each resident (Arkansas average 4 hr 01 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 49 min a day with each resident (Arkansas average 4 hr 01 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Greenbrier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 08 min a day with each resident (Arkansas average 4 hr 01 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
Best-rated nursing homes by county in Arkansas
- Arkansas County
- Baxter County
- Benton County
- Boone County
- Clay County
- Columbia County
- Craighead County
- Crawford County
- Crittenden County
- Faulkner County
- Garland County
- Howard County
- Independence County
- Jefferson County
- Lonoke County
- Miller County
- Mississippi County
- Ouachita County
- Pope County
- Pulaski County
- Saline County
- Sebastian County
- Sharp County
- Union County
- Washington County
- White County
About nursing homes in Arkansas
What is the best-rated nursing home in Arkansas?
By Medicare’s ratings, Summit Health & Rehab Center ranks first in Arkansas, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Arkansas?
207 homes in Arkansas qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Arkansas, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data