How many nursing homes are in Little Rock?

There are 15 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Little Rock, Arkansas, based on the latest CMS Care Compare extract.

What is the highest rated nursing home in Little Rock?

THE SPRINGS OF CHENAL (operated by THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS) holds the highest overall CMS Five-Star rating at 5★. Health inspections 5, staffing 3, quality measures 5.

What is the average CMS rating in Little Rock?

The average overall CMS Five-Star rating across Little Rock is 2.9★ (-0.2 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does nursing home care cost in Little Rock?

Costs vary by facility, room type, and level of care. Medicare covers limited short-term skilled nursing stays; long-term care is typically paid out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid for those who qualify. Check eligibility at medicare.gov and medicaid.gov.

How do I find a nursing home in Little Rock?

Use this directory to compare facilities by CMS Five-Star rating, then verify current availability and inspection history directly on Medicare.gov Care Compare before contacting the home.

Nursing homes in Little Rock, AR

Compare 15 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Little Rock, part of the Pulaski area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.9★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Little Rock, Arkansas, serves as the primary hub for skilled nursing care in Pulaski County, currently hosting 15 licensed facilities across ZIP codes 72202, 72205, 72211, and 72212. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these nursing homes hold an average overall rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars. Among the 4 facilities achieving a 5-star status, The Springs of Chenal stands out for its top-tier performance within the city.

Compare top 3 in Little Rock Filter & search

Homes

Avg overall

2.9★

-0.2 vs national

Avg staffing

2.7★

Avg experience

0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.9★ · 15 homes

5★

4 (27%)

4★

1 (7%)

3★

4 (27%)

2★

2 (13%)

1★

4 (27%)

Provider mix in Little Rock

5 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER5 homes
CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS4 homes
THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS3 homes
SOUTHERN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES2 homes
PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE INC.1 home

What to look for in Little Rock

7 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
3 of 15 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
4 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
10 of 15 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Little Rock

1
THE SPRINGS OF CHENAL
THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS · Medium
5.0
2
NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER AT GOOD SHEPHERD
CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS · Large
5.0
3
BRIARWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER,INC
CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS · Large
5.0
4
PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE, INC
PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE INC. · Medium
5.0
5
PLEASANT VALLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING
SOUTHERN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES · Medium
4.0
6
THE SPRINGS OF PINNACLE MOUNTAIN
THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS · Medium
3.0
7
THE SPRINGS OF BARROW
THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS · Large
3.0
8
THE BLOSSOMS AT WEST DIXON REHAB & NURSING CENTER
THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER · Large
3.0
9
Hickory Heights Health And Rehab, Llc
CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS · Medium
3.0
10
THE BLOSSOMS AT MIDTOWN REHAB & NURSING CENTER
THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER · Large
2.0

All homes in Little Rock


THE SPRINGS OF CHENAL THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS · Medium · For Profit	5.0	5	3	5
NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER AT GOOD SHEPHERD CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS · Large · For Profit	5.0	4	2	5
BRIARWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER,INC CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS · Large · For Profit	5.0	4	3	5
PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE, INC PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE INC. · Medium · Not for Profit	5.0	5	4	2
PLEASANT VALLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING SOUTHERN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES · Medium · For Profit	4.0	3	3	5
THE SPRINGS OF PINNACLE MOUNTAIN THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS · Medium · For Profit	3.0	3	2	2
THE SPRINGS OF BARROW THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS · Large · For Profit	3.0	2	2	5
THE BLOSSOMS AT WEST DIXON REHAB & NURSING CENTER THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER · Large · For Profit	3.0	3	2	4
Hickory Heights Health And Rehab, Llc CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS · Medium · For Profit	3.0	3	4	4
THE BLOSSOMS AT MIDTOWN REHAB & NURSING CENTER THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER · Large · For Profit	2.0	2	2	2
COLONEL GLENN HEALTH AND REHAB, LLC CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS · Large · For Profit	2.0	1	3	5
THE BLOSSOMS AT WOODLAND HILLS REHAB & NURSING CEN THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	2	2
THE BLOSSOMS AT CUMBERLAND REHAB & NURSING CENTER THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	2	3
The Blossoms at Breckenridge Rehab & Nursing Cente THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	2	1
THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF POPLAR GROVE SOUTHERN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	4	4