Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock, AR

Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Little Rock, AR.

Information last verified: June 21, 2026

516 So Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, AR 72205

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.2 from 44 reviews

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Overall Review of Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

common 18 reviews mention this

Care staff feel attentive

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who provide hands-on, supportive care.

Many reviewers say the nursing and CNA team were attentive and helpful, including during rehab and day-to-day support like transfers and toileting. Several families also mention specific caregivers being knowledgeable and caring, with updates shared through care-plan meetings. A smaller set of reviewers are far less satisfied, describing rude behavior, missed medication needs, or staffing that felt insufficient at times. Overall, the reviews suggest care quality depends a lot on the experience reviewers had with individual staff and communication.

common 4 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Multiple reviews highlight a clean, fresh-smelling building environment.

Positive reviews frequently mention that the building smelled clean and looked well kept. Families describe rooms being clean when they visited and note an overall tidy feel. A few critical reviews focus more on care and communication, so cleanliness praise doesn’t fully resolve concerns raised elsewhere. Still, cleanliness is one of the most consistent positives in the comments.

common 2 reviews mention this

Food is frequently mentioned

Several reviewers mention the meals as a standout part of the stay.

One family says their loved one raved about the food during rehab, and another describes enjoying hot meals. This matches the community’s provided dining setup, including restaurant-style dining and diet planning for special restrictions. Reviews about other day-to-day topics vary, but dining comes up positively in multiple stories. If you’re choosing based on meals, these comments may help narrow what to ask about.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication can be frustrating

Some families report difficulty getting direct, timely updates from the facility.

Several negative reviews describe poor communication with family, including unanswered calls, delayed follow-ups, and needing messages relayed through others. Reviewers also describe problems around care-plan discussions or discharge timing, saying they were not consulted directly. While some reviews praise caregivers as responsive, these complaints suggest follow-through can be inconsistent for family members who want updates. If communication is a key concern, it’s worth clarifying how and when families will receive information.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Therapy and medication timing

A couple of reviews raise concerns about how therapy and medication schedules were handled.

One reviewer questioned discharge and therapy timing, including weekend coverage and changes to a planned release date without an input. Another describes days without a scheduled pain regimen and mentions complications after that period. While other reviews describe therapy teams as helpful and rehabilitation progress as faster than expected, these critiques point to potential gaps in consistent execution. These are important questions to ask about day-to-day scheduling and medication routines.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Staffing levels are inconsistent

Some reviews describe understaffing and unmet needs at certain times.

Two critical reviews mention staffing concerns, including claims of being short-handed and not having nurses available at night. In one of those accounts, the reviewer also says medication needs were refused or not met. The positive reviews often describe being well cared for, so these issues appear not to be universal experiences. Still, if your plan depends on reliable coverage, these comments are a clear reason to ask targeted questions.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Adams (8 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

Burger King (0.3 miles)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.2 miles)
McDonald's (1.3 miles)
Big Orange (1.3 miles)
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen (1.4 miles)
Casa Manana (1.6 miles)
Slim Chickens (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

Tabor, Jennifer M - Jennifer M Tabor (0.4 miles)
Sca Pharmaceuticals (0.6 miles)
Drug Emporium (0.9 miles)
Walgreens (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Cardinal Health (1.5 miles)
Walgreens (1.6 miles)

Physicians

Arkansas Epilepsy Program (0.8 miles)
Arkansas Diagnostic Clinic (0.8 miles)
Arkansas Internal Medicine (0.9 miles)
Baptist Ortho (0.9 miles)
Arkansas Cardiology (0.9 miles)
Little Rock Gynecology and Obstetrics (1 miles)
Doctor's Park (1 miles)

Hospitals

Hickingbotham Outpatient Center (1 miles)
CHI St Vincent Infirmary (1.4 miles)
Arkansas Federation Of Families For Children's Mental Health (2.3 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (1.3 miles)
Panera Bread (1.7 miles)
Mylo Coffee Co. (2.3 miles)

Parks

Hounds Lounge Pet Reso (2.5 miles)
Allsopp Park (2.7 miles)

Places of Worship

Church At Rock Creek (2.8 miles)
Second Presbyterian Church (2.9 miles)

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