Nursing Homes in Arkansas

How much does nursing homes cost in Arkansas?

Skilled nursing is the most expensive senior-care setting. Medicare pays for short-term skilled nursing (up to 100 days) after a qualifying hospital stay, with cost-sharing after day 20. Long-term stays are usually paid by Medicaid, long-term care insurance, or private pay; most long-stay residents end up on Medicaid after spending down their savings.

The cost of living in Arkansas is over 13% cheaper than in the rest of the US. Its most notable affordable aspect is its housing cost, nearly 25% cheaper than the national average. Its median home cost is also over half of the US average. Some states have something more expensive than the average, such as utilities, but Arkansas is cheaper in every regard. For a retiree, this state is perfect if you want affordability. Like any state, however, some places are more affordable than others, so be sure to do your research and plan accordingly. Arkansas's cost-of-living index is 86.9 (100 = US average). The median home price is around $127,800. Average rent runs about $745 a month.

Nursing Homes in Arkansas: common questions

How much does nursing homes cost in Arkansas?

The cost of living in Arkansas is over 13% cheaper than in the rest of the US. Its most notable affordable aspect is its housing cost, nearly 25% cheaper than the national average. Its median home cost is also over half of the US average. Some states have something more expensive than the average, such as utilities, but Arkansas is cheaper in every regard. For a retiree, this state is perfect if you want affordability. Like any state, however, some places are more affordable than others, so be sure to do your research and plan accordingly. Nursing Homes runs $7,500 - $11,000 per month (US, 2026, semi-private room) nationally, and costs vary across Arkansas by city, care level, and community.

How many nursing homes communities are in Arkansas?

We list 192 nursing homes communities across 55 cities in Arkansas. Browse by city below to compare and request pricing.

What's the difference between a nursing home and skilled nursing?

They're the same thing. "Skilled nursing facility" (SNF) is the technical term used in Medicare/Medicaid; "nursing home" is the everyday name. Both describe a licensed facility providing 24-hour medical care.

Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?

Medicare covers up to 100 days of short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay - days 1-20 are free, days 21-100 have a daily copay. Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care. Medicaid is the largest payer of long-term nursing-home stays.

How do I evaluate the quality of a nursing home?

Start with the CMS 5-star rating on Medicare.gov, but don't stop there - the rating combines staffing, inspection results, and quality measures, each of which is worth examining separately. The most reliable correlate of quality outcomes is direct-care staffing hours per resident per day. Tour the facility and watch how staff interact with residents.