Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in North Little Rock, Arkansas
2 of 5 nursing homes in North Little Rock (40%) meet our strict criteria. The Arkansas statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 2 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.2
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
551
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
5
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The nursing home market in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is adequate, with 5 total facilities and 40% recommended options. Families should consider the Arkansas State Veterans Home, rated B+ with 5 stars, while being aware of one facility to avoid due to its fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 ARKANSAS STATE VETERANS HOME AT NORTH LITTLE ROCK (80) — The Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock boasts an impressive CMS 5★ rating and a solid Trust Score of 80/100, ensuring top-notch care for its 96 residents. As a state-run facility, it emphasizes community focus and has maintained a clean record with $0 fines, showcasing its commitment to excellence in veteran care.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 2 THE BLOSSOMS AT NORTH LITTLE ROCK REHAB & NURSING (75) — The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab & Nursing provides quality care with a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. With 140 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility ensures a comfortable environment for recovery, making it a commendable choice for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.
The other 3 North Little Rock facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
The Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock boasts an impressive CMS 5★ rating and a solid Trust Score of 80/100, ensuring top-notch care for its 96 residents. As a state-run facility, it emphasizes community focus and has maintained a clean record with $0 fines, showcasing its commitment to excellence in veteran care.
The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab & Nursing provides quality care with a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. With 140 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility ensures a comfortable environment for recovery, making it a commendable choice for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | North Little Rock Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.2 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 3 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions North Little Rock Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
North Little Rock's city average is 3.2 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 5 North Little Rock facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; North Little Rock avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
North Little Rock facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in North Little Rock, AR are recommended?
2 of 5 nursing homes in North Little Rock (40%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in North Little Rock "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in North Little Rock?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.