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Nursing homes in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Pulaski County, Arkansas, has 23 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,631 certified beds.
39% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (27%). Inspectors recorded 515 health deficiencies over three cycles, 19.6 per 100 beds against 16.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $278K across 8 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Arkansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 23 | 221 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 39% | 27% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 19.6 | 16.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $278K | $2.1M | $457M |
Facilities
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 50 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 35 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 27 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 25 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 23 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 21 |
| Government | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Central Arkansas Nursing Centers (7), The Blossoms Rehab & Nursing Center (5), The Springs Arkansas (4), Southern Administrative Services (2).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Pulaski County, Arkansas?
23 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,631 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Pulaski County have the highest CMS ratings?
Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little Rock (5 stars), Nursing and Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd (5 stars), Presbyterian Village, Inc (5 stars)
How do Pulaski County nursing homes compare with Arkansas?
39% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 27% statewide; citations run at 19.6 per 100 beds against 16.7 statewide.