Arkansas Health Center
Benton, AR · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 04A293) · 290 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (501) 860-0500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Arkansas Health Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Arkansas Health Center reports 6.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.8%, and a CMS staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Arkansas Health Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Arkansas Health Center is a government (state)-owned nursing home in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, certified to accept Medicaid residents. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since December 2003. It is licensed for 290 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 153.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Arkansas Health Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, its staffing rating is 5 out of 5, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 6.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is present in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility. There is no chain affiliation noted in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS data.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare, as ratings and records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Arkansas Health Center has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is listed as a Medicaid provider.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 6.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.8%, and a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials on record for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Arkansas Health Center is certified for 290 beds and has an average daily census of 153.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by the State of Arkansas (Government - State ownership), and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5-star scale; this facility scores 5, 5, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at (501) 860-0500 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at (501) 860-0500 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's up-to-date ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/04A293?state=AR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.