ARKANSAS STATE VETERANS HOME AT NORTH LITTLE ROCK

Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock is a state government-owned skilled nursing facility located at 2401 John Ashley Drive in North Little Rock, Arkansas (ZIP: 72114). The facility operates 96 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. As a state-government entity, it is operated under the jurisdiction of the State of Arkansas and serves eligible veterans in the region. The facility holds a CMS Overall Star Rating of 5 out of 5, based on data collected through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Nursing Home Care Compare program. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The Health Inspection Rating stands at 5 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of state inspections that assess regulatory compliance and care standards. The Staffing Rating is 4 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of nursing staff relative to resident census. The Quality Measure Rating is 5 out of 5, which is based on clinical data points related to resident health outcomes. Each of these components contributes proportionally to the overall star rating assigned by CMS. Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria as defined by Arkansas Medicaid policy. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or additional insurance coverage should contact the facility directly at (501) 683-2382. When compared to the national average CMS Overall Star Rating of 3.0 out of 5, Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock performs above the national benchmark across multiple rating categories. Its Health Inspection Rating of 5 and Quality Measure Rating of 5 both exceed the national average, while the Staffing Rating of 4 also falls above the national mean. These ratings reflect data reported to CMS and are updated periodically as new inspection and staffing data become available. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review current CMS data directly and consult with healthcare professionals when evaluating care options.