Arkansas: CMS Rating Breakdown
Arkansas is home to 221 CMS-certified nursing homes with an average Five-Star overall rating of 3.43 out of 5, according to current official CMS data. The state's nursing home sector is predominantly for-profit, with 198 facilities operating under that model, compared to 13 nonprofit facilities and 10 government-operated homes.
The Five-Star rating system provides a broad indicator of facility performance but has documented limitations. A state average should not be interpreted as a definitive assessment of any individual facility's quality or safety. These ratings are relative measures and do not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice.
When making decisions about a specific nursing home, prospective residents and their families should consult each facility's individual profile on CMS's Care Compare platform, review per-facility pages directly, and seek guidance from healthcare professionals and legal advisors as needed.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 198 |
| Non Profit | 13 |
| Government | 10 |
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Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.