Nursing homes in Pocahontas, AR that take Medicare & Medicaid

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2 nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) in Pocahontas are certified by Medicare or Medicaid, with an average CMS rating of 4.0 stars (Arkansas: 3.5). The highest rated is Randolph County Nursing Home. 2 accept Medicaid.

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

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Nurse hours: the bar is the home; the tick is the Arkansas median (4.01 hours).

Nursing homes near Pocahontas

• The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge · Walnut Ridge · 5 stars · 15 mi · Medicaid
• Lawrence Hall Health & Rehabilitation · Walnut Ridge · 4 stars · 15 mi · Medicaid
• Corning Therapy and Living Center · Corning · 5 stars · 24 mi · Medicaid

Questions about nursing homes in Pocahontas

Which nursing homes in Pocahontas accept Medicaid?

2 of 2 are certified for Medicaid, according to CMS, including Randolph County Nursing Home, Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Certification doesn't mean a Medicaid bed is open; call and ask, including whether they accept residents whose Medicaid application is pending.

Which accept Medicare for short-term rehab?

2 of 2 are Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities. The best CMS short-stay quality ratings are at Randolph County Nursing Home (5 of 5) and Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (3 of 5).

What is the highest-rated nursing home in Pocahontas?

Randolph County Nursing Home has the highest CMS overall rating in Pocahontas (5 of 5). Ratings are from October 2026.

How do Pocahontas nursing homes compare with the rest of Arkansas?

Their average CMS rating is 4.0 stars, above the Arkansas average of 3.5. 1 of 2 were fined by CMS in the last three years.

How many nursing homes in Pocahontas have no CMS fines?

1 of 2 nursing homes in Pocahontas has no CMS fines in the last three years, according to CMS.

How many 5-star nursing homes are in Pocahontas?

1 of 2 nursing homes in Pocahontas is rated 5 stars overall, according to CMS (October 2026).

How much does a nursing home cost in Pocahontas?

CMS doesn't publish prices, so ask each home for its daily rate. Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing after a qualifying hospital stay, with daily coinsurance from day 21; Medicaid pays for long-term care for people who meet Arkansas's income and asset rules.

Nursing homes in nearby cities

• Walnut Ridge (2)
• Corning (1)
• Paragould (2)
• Ash Flat (2)
• Jonesboro (4)
• Cave City (1)
• Rector (1)
• Piggott (1)
• Lake City (1)
• Monette (1)

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, October 2026. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data.