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 December 1, 2024
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Arkansas has a total of 219 active skilled nursing facilities with {TOTAL BEDS} 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 December 1, 2024 for a state wide occupancy level of 73.53 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 296 new beds and lost 226 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) | 0.40 | 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.68 | 2.29 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.97 | 0.88 |
| All Staff | 4.06 | 3.84 |
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 26 new cases and 26 new deaths among residents for the week ending December 1, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Arkansas
Arkansas added 3 new skilled nursing facilities and 296 beds over the past year. Below is list of the new facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| Countryside Health and Rehab of Newton County | 70 |
| Hampton Place Healthcare, LLC | 140 |
| Monette Manor, LLC | 86 |
Arkansas lost 3 skilled nursing facilities and 226 beds over the past year. Below is list of the lost facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| East Point Health and Rehab | 87 |
| Happy Home Nursing and Rehab | 69 |
| 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 |
14.67 |
|
Hillcrest Home 1111 MAPLEWOOD RD HARRISON, AR |
16.00 |
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Johnson County Health and Rehab, LLC 1451 EAST POPLAR STREET CLARKSVILLE, AR |
17.33 |
|
Southfork River Therapy and Living 624 HWY 62/412 WEST SALEM, AR |
17.33 |
|
The Blossoms at Stamps Rehab and Nursing Center 826 NORTH STREET STAMPS, AR |
19.33 |
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Dierks Health and Rehab of Dierks 402 S ARKANSAS AVENUE DIERKS, AR |
20.00 |
|
Nightingale at Glenwood 615 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD GLENWOOD, AR |
20.67 |
|
The Blossoms at Mountain View Rehab and Nursing Cen 706 OAK GROVE ST MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR |
21.33 |
|
Greystone Nursing and Rehab, LLC 121 SPRING VALLEY ROAD CABOT, AR |
22.67 |
|
Chambers Health and Rehabilitation 1001 EAST PARK STREET CARLISLE, AR |
24.00 |
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 |
298.00 |
|
Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2216 WEST MAIN STREET DES ARC, AR |
221.50 |
|
Pine Bluff Transitional Care 6810 SOUTH HAZEL STREET PINE BLUFF, AR |
220.67 |
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Barnes Healthcare 1010 BARNES STREET LONOKE, AR |
197.50 |
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The Springs of Pinnacle Mountain 6411 VALLEY RANCH DRIVE LITTLE ROCK, AR |
176.33 |
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The Blossoms at Van Buren Rehab and Nursing Center 2010 MAIN STREET VAN BUREN, AR |
173.00 |
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Crestpark Stuttgart, LLC 707 WEST 20TH STREET STUTTGART, AR |
171.67 / |
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Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center 3310 NORTH 50TH STREET FORT SMITH, AR |
154.33 |
|
The Blossoms at Conway Rehab and Nursing Center 3501 COLLEGE AVENUE CONWAY, AR |
140.17 |
|
Arkansas Veterans Home at Fayetteville 1179 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE FAYETTEVILLE, AR |
139.83 |
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 | 7.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.10 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.80 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.00 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 74.70 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.68 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.97 | Higher |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.40 | Lower |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.38 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.06 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.41 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.28 | Lower |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.02 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 51.90 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 46.60 | Higher |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.60 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.22 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.60 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.45 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.01 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 0.70 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 9,836.00 | 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 | 5.54 | 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 | 1.13 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 1.79 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 1.71 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.09 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.88 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 94.07 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 11.08 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 78.74 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.46 | 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 | 22.07 | 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 | 95.33 | 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 | 71.93 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 24.46 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 14.04 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.00 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.08 | Higher |
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