Hospitals in Arkansas
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in Arkansas (AR).
Total Hospitals
87
Total Beds
9,780
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
3.2
Trauma Centers
6
Major Hospitals in Arkansas
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in Arkansas, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAMS Medical Center | Little Rock | Teaching | 450 | ★★★★☆ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center | Little Rock | General | 684 | ★★★★☆ |
| CHI St. Vincent Infirmary | Little Rock | General | 447 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Washington Regional Medical Center | Fayetteville | General | 425 | ★★★★☆ |
| Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas | Rogers | General | 338 | ★★★★☆ |
Health Systems in Arkansas
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in Arkansas.
Hospital Infrastructure in Arkansas
Arkansas operates 87 hospitals serving a population of approximately three million residents, with a strong network of critical access hospitals addressing the needs of its predominantly rural communities. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Medical Center in Little Rock is the state's only academic medical center and serves as the primary Level I trauma center. Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system in the state, operating multiple hospitals across central Arkansas. The Arkansas Delta region faces significant healthcare access challenges, with several counties classified as medically underserved. The state has been a leader in Medicaid expansion through its innovative Arkansas Works program, which has helped reduce the uninsured rate and improve hospital financial stability. Northwest Arkansas, buoyed by the economic growth from Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt, has seen substantial hospital expansion in recent years. Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock is a nationally ranked pediatric facility serving children from across the region.
Hospital data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and publicly available Medicare provider data.