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6701 Hwy 67 Benton, AR 72015 · Saline County

(501) 860-0500

All 4 nursing homes in Benton, AR (4 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicaid 290 certified beds Government

CMS certification number 04A293 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Arkansas Health Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Arkansas Health Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Arkansas average of 3.5. Inspectors issued 11 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 6.10 hours per resident per day at Arkansas Health Center, above the Arkansas median of 4.01 (US median: 3.72). About 1.16 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 5.06 hours, 17% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 34.6% of nursing staff left within a year (Arkansas median 48.5%). That is lower than most homes in Arkansas, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 6.10 hours
Above the Arkansas median of 4.01 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.16 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 5.06 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 34.6% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 19.5% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds290
Residents per day 158 About 55% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipGovernment - State
Payment acceptedMedicaid
Certified sinceDecember 2003
Legal business nameLegal Business Name Not Available

Paying for care at Arkansas Health Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Arkansas Health Center is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Arkansas Medicaid.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on May 15, 2025 and found 0 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 11 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 11 citations at Arkansas Health Center across 2 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 11 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (6) and nutrition and dietary (2). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, March 1, 2024).

March 1, 2024 · 6 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2024)

EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2024)

EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2024)

EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2024)

EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2024)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2024)

November 17, 2022 · 5 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2022)

DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2022)

DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2022)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2022)

DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2022)

Questions to ask on a tour of Arkansas Health Center

  1. Weekend staffing is 17% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  2. The home averages about 55% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
  3. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  4. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 5/5 5/5 5/5 3/5
August 2026 5/5 5/5 5/5 3/5
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Nearby nursing homes

Heartland Rehabilitation and Care Center Benton · 2.8 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 4/5 140 beds · Medicaid
Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation Benton · 5.3 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 120 beds · Medicaid
Amberwood Health and Rehabilitation Benton · 6.4 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 2/5 101 beds · Medicaid
Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach Bryant · 8.9 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 2/5 116 beds · Medicaid
Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center Bryant · 9.7 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 116 beds · Medicaid

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