Top 5 hospitals in Arkansas by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville Ar VA Medical Center | Fayetteville | |
| 2 | Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas | Rogers | |
| 3 | North Logan Mercy Hospital | Paris | |
| 4 | Ashley County Medical Center | Crossett | |
| 5 | Booneville Community Hospital | Booneville |
How Arkansas hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 43 rated hospitals in Arkansas
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 55 other Arkansas hospitals in our directory have no CMS rating, usually because they report too few measures.
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Latest national report: 79% of Utah's rated hospitals have 4 or 5 CMS stars; 14% of Mississippi's do (Nov 13, 2026)
How Arkansas compares with its neighbors
Questions about Arkansas hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in Arkansas?
3 Arkansas hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: Fayetteville Ar VA Medical Center (Fayetteville), Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas (Rogers), North Logan Mercy Hospital (Paris).
How does Arkansas rank for hospital quality?
Arkansas ranks #43 of 50 states. Its 43 rated hospitals average 2.86 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 26% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 40% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many Arkansas hospitals have a 1-star rating?
3 of 43 rated Arkansas hospitals have the lowest 1-star rating, and 14 have 2 stars.
Why isn't my hospital on this list?
Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 55 other Arkansas hospitals in our directory have no rating, usually because they report too few measures. That is common for small rural, critical access and specialty hospitals. Every hospital still has its own page in the Arkansas hospital directory.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Hospital General Information, published October 2026. Each facility is counted once by its CMS Certification Number. Updated automatically when CMS publishes new data.
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