Who owns Arkansas nursing homes
Ownership shapes staffing and cost decisions. Here is how Arkansas nursing homes compare by ownership type, and which chains operate the most homes.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings.
By ownership type
| Ownership | Homes | Average Medicare stars | Typical nursing hours | Share fined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For profit | 200 | 3.4 | 3.89 hrs | 33% |
| Non profit | 11 | 3.7 | 4.89 hrs | 27% |
| Government | 10 | 3.7 | 4.43 hrs | 20% |
Largest chains in Arkansas
82% of Arkansas nursing homes belong to a chain. Counts are homes we list in Arkansas.
- Central arkansAs nursIng centers35 homes · average 3.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- Southern adminisTrative sErvices35 homes · average 3.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Anthony & bryan adams34 homes · average 3.9 of 5 Medicare stars
- The sPrings arkansAs26 homes · average 3.4 of 5 Medicare stars
- The blosSoms rehab & nursIng center23 homes · average 2.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- CresTpark6 homes · average 3.2 of 5 Medicare stars
- Nightingale5 homes · average 3.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Nhs management5 homes · average 3.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Stein ltc3 homes · average 4.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- James & judy lincoln2 homes · average 1.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Continuum healthcare2 homes · average 2.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- MarsH pointe management2 homes · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Bradford montgomery1 home · average 1.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Pointe management1 home · average 1.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Cavalier healthcare1 home · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (ownership type, chain affiliation). Averages are simple averages of Medicare overall star ratings; they describe groups, not any single home. A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.