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 October 13, 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 133.07 persons in Arkansas. There were 16,051 residents as October 13, 2024 for a state wide occupancy level of 70.13 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 366 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) 0.41 0.67
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.67 2.29
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 0.97 0.88
All Staff 4.05 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 10 new cases and 10 new deaths among residents for the week ending October 13, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.

New and Lost Nursing Homes in Arkansas

Arkansas added 4 new skilled nursing facilities and 366 beds over the past year. Below is list of the new facilities:

Facility Number of Beds
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 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
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
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
20.00
Nightingale at Glenwood
615 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD
GLENWOOD, AR
20.67
Greystone Nursing and Rehab, LLC
121 SPRING VALLEY ROAD
CABOT, AR
22.67
Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1321 SCENIC DRIVE
PERRYVILLE, AR
24.00
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
The Villages of General Baptist Health Care West
6810 SOUTH HAZEL STREET
PINE BLUFF, AR
220.67
The Springs of Pinnacle Mountain
6411 VALLEY RANCH DRIVE
LITTLE ROCK, AR
211.67
Barnes Healthcare
1010 BARNES STREET
LONOKE, AR
197.50
The Blossoms at Van Buren Rehab and Nursing Center
2010 MAIN STREET
VAN BUREN, AR
173.00
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
161.00
Belvedere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
2600 PARK AVE
HOT SPRINGS, AR
157.67
The Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove
7801 KANIS RD
LITTLE ROCK, AR
144.67

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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 8.00 Lower
Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies 2.20 Lower
Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies 8.30 Lower
Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies 1.90 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 2.67 Higher
Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day 0.97 Higher
Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day 0.41 Lower
Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day 1.38 Lower
Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day 4.05 Higher
Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend 3.40 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 3.02 Lower
Number Of Fines 0.70 Lower
Fine Amount In Dollars 10,290.00 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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