During the first quarter of 2026, Nightingale at Glenwood was recognized as the largest nursing home in Pike County, based on data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The facility offered 80 beds, which is 7 more than the Pike County average for that period. On average, 52.1 residents were assisted by the nursing center during Q1 2026.
Nightingale at Glenwood received a 5 out of 5 overall rating from the CMS, surpassing the Arkansas state nursing home average of 3.4.
Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing, Inc. was the area’s second largest nursing home for the quarter, providing 66 available beds.
Nightingale at Glenwood also reported no fines or penalties during the first quarter of 2026.
Pike County, Arkansas, was home to two for-profit nursing facilities in total.
Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate the population of older adults is growing, while younger demographics are shrinking. Between 2020 and 2024, Americans age 65 and older increased by 13%, as the population under 18 decreased by 1.7%. Over the past 100 years, the nation’s older adult population has surged from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.
A 2021 study found that nearly 50% of this group—about 28 million people—could need long-term services or support, with projections suggesting more than one-third may eventually require care in a nursing home.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nightingale at Glenwood | 5 |
| 2 | Murfreesboro Rehab and Nursing, Inc. | 2 |
Information in this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Access the original source data here.
