Skilled nursing · Little Rock, AR

Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc

516 SO RODNEY PARHAM RD, Little Rock, AR 72205

5 / 5CMS 120 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 16%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Solid. Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Arkansas state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 6.3 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.13 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 40 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Arkansas DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.13

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

40%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

6.3%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Arkansas state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.13

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.88

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

40%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

—

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

6.3%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

16.7%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.2%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID045387

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds120

Avg residents101

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.13 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 6% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer rate is 2.2% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Arkansas DPH · Last reconciled May 8, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc?

Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 3 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc appears in the record section above.

Does Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc use antipsychotic medications?

6.3 percent of long-stay residents at Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 16.7 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Arkansas state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc?

Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc is located at 516 SO RODNEY PARHAM RD, Little Rock, AR 72205. Phone: (501) 224-9000. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc a special focus facility?

Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc compare to other Little Rock skilled nursing facilities?

Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center,Inc holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84. The full Little Rock directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Little Rock directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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