CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Arkansas Children's Northwest
Springdale, AR 72762
County: Washington Directions Apple Maps Call (479) 725-6800
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Quick answers about Arkansas Children's Northwest
What is the phone number for Arkansas Children's Northwest?
The main phone number for Arkansas Children's Northwest is (479) 725-6800, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (479) 725-6800What is the address of Arkansas Children's Northwest?
Arkansas Children's Northwest is at 2601 Gene George Boulevard, Springdale, AR 72762.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Arkansas Children's Northwest have an emergency room?
Yes. Arkansas Children's Northwest has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for Arkansas Children's Northwest. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Arkansas Children's Northwest. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Arkansas Children's Northwest accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 043301). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Arkansas that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 23 of 23 plans | TRUE-BLUE-PPO | True-Blue-Ppo |
| Ambetter | 15 of 15 plans | – | Preferred |
| Health Advantage | 15 of 15 plans | TRUE-BLUE-PPO | True-Blue-Ppo |
| Octave | 12 of 12 plans | USABLE-MUTUAL-CONNECT-PPO | Usable-Mutual-Connect-Ppo |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Arkansas
Adults in Arkansas qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Arkansas Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Arkansas Children's Northwest accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Arkansas Children's Northwest is in network for 4 Marketplace insurers in Arkansas: Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield (23 of 23 plans), Ambetter (15 of 15 plans), Health Advantage (15 of 15 plans) and 1 other insurer. This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Arkansas Children's Northwest take Medicare?
Arkansas Children's Northwest is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 043301), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Arkansas Children's Northwest accept Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
Arkansas Children's Northwest is in network for 23 of 23 plans that Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield sells on the Arkansas Marketplace in 2027, according to Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Arkansas Children's Northwest accept Ambetter?
Arkansas Children's Northwest is in network for 15 of 15 plans that Ambetter sells on the Arkansas Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Arkansas Children's Northwest accept Health Advantage?
Arkansas Children's Northwest is in network for 15 of 15 plans that Health Advantage sells on the Arkansas Marketplace in 2027, according to Health Advantage's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Care after a stay at Arkansas Children's Northwest
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 1.3mi The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows Springdale, AR · 140 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
- 1.3mi Mill Creek Health and Rehab Springdale, AR Not rated by Medicare
- 2.3mi Springdale Health and Rehabilitation Center Springdale, AR · 140 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
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Home health agencies nearby See more
- 2.4mi Elite Home HealthSpringdale, AR · 78% would recommend
- 2.4mi Enhabit Home HealthSpringdale, AR · 85% would recommend
- 2.4mi Enhabit Home HealthSpringdale, AR · 85% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 2.4mi Circle of Life HospiceSpringdale, AR · 94% would recommend
- 2.4mi Elite HospiceSpringdale, AR · 79% would recommend
- 8.7mi Washington Regional HospiceFayetteville, AR · 92% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Jun 2025
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Arkansas hospital finances.
Who owns Arkansas Children's Northwest
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Arkansas Childrens Northwest Inc., a non-profit organization.
4 doctors and other clinicians list Arkansas Children's Northwest as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Jun 2023 · Arkansas Childrens Northwest Inc (EIN 81-0817660)
As filed with the IRS by Arkansas Childrens Northwest Inc. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Arkansas Children's Northwest
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Washington are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 14.
Mental health: Parts of Washington are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 10.
Dental: Parts of Washington are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 15.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Arkansas earn a median $78,940 a year. Healthcare salaries in Arkansas.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Arkansas shortage areas
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