Arkansas

Requirements for Licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator

Arkansas Nursing Home Licensure Contact
S. Jean Adams
Arkansas Office of Long Term Care-Licensure Section
P.O. Box 8059, Slot S-402
Little Rock, AR 72203-8509

Phone: 501-682-8430
Fax: 501-682-8551
Email: shelley.lee@mail.state.ar.us
Website: www.medicaid.state.ar.us/general/units/OLTC/index.htm

Arkansas Nursing Home Education Requirements:
Associate degree or higher or AIT

Arkansas Nursing Home AIT Requirements:

Arkansas Nursing Home National Exam Required?
Yes

Arkansas Nursing Home State Exam Required?
Yes

Arkansas Nursing Home Continuing Education Required?
20 hours annually

Arkansas Total Number Nursing Home Administrators:
869

Arkansas Number of NHA Licenses Issued Annually, Approximately:
60

Requirements for Qualification as an Assisted Living Administrator

Arkansas Assisted Living: Contact
Sherri Proffer or Sue Hale, Dept. Human Services Tel. 501-682-8471 or 501-682-6970 Fax 501-682-8450 Web Site: http://www.medicaid.state.ar.us/general/units/oltc/index.htm

Arkansas Assisted Living: Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Services, Office of Long Term Care, P.O. Box 8059 Slot S408, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-8059
501-682-8471 or 501-682-6970

Arkansas Assisted Living: Code: Assisted Living Facilities. Ark Code Ann. § 20-10-1701 et seq. Department of Human Services rules ALF.100 et seq.

Arkansas Assisted Living: Reimbursement: : Office of Long Term Care, Arkansas Dept. of Human Services, P.O. Box 1437, Slot 400, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-1337 (limited reimbursement available).

Arkansas Assisted Living: Administrator Overview
Be able to carry out duties, be certified by the state.

College Coursework

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