Hospitals that score well on both price and quality — rated 4–5★ by Medicare’s Care Compare, yet charging a below-average cash price across the procedures they publish. Ranked by how far below the national average their prices sit.
5 best-value hospitals in Arkansas.
| # | Hospital | Location | CMS rating | vs US avg | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Vincent Medical Center/north | Sherwood, AR | ★ 4/5 | 52% below | 77% |
| 2 | Johnson Regional Medical Center | Clarksville, AR | ★ 4/5 | 50% below | 64% |
| 3 | Ozark Health | Clinton, AR | ★ 4/5 | 45% below | 71% |
| 4 | Washington Regional Medical Center | Fayetteville, AR | ★ 4/5 | 28% below | 75% |
| 5 | Mercy Hospital Paris | Paris, AR | ★ 5/5 | 10% below | 87% |
vs US avg = how far this hospital’s median cash price sits below the national median across the procedures it publishes (≥10 procedures required). Quality = CMS Care Compare overall rating. Estimates — confirm with the hospital.