RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Fort Smith, AR (2026)

Compare all 7 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Fort Smith, AR, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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7Nursing Homes in Fort Smith
2.9/5
-0.5 vs state avgState avg: 3.40Fort Smith Avg Rating
N/AState avg: $29KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Smith, AR

Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
140 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Arkansas avg of 3.4

4500 Old Greenwood RdFort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 646-5700

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Smith, AR

Chapel Ridge Health And Rehab

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
74 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Arkansas avg of 3.4

4623 Rogers AveFort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 452-1541

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Smith, AR

Methodist Health And Rehab

Non-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
145 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Below Arkansas avg of 3.4

7425 Euper LaneFort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 452-1611

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Smith, AR

Fianna Hills Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
102 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Below Arkansas avg of 3.4

8411 South 28th StreetFort Smith, AR 72908

(479) 648-9600

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Smith, AR

Brooken Hill Health And Rehab, Llc

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
125 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Below Arkansas avg of 3.4

9000 Hwy 71 SouthFort Smith, AR 72908

(479) 409-2450

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Smith, AR

Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
115 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2025

Below Arkansas avg of 3.4

3310 North 50th StreetFort Smith, AR 72904

(479) 783-3101

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Smith, AR

The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center

For-profit

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
130 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Below Arkansas avg of 3.4

5301 Wheeler AvenueFort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 646-3454

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City report

Care landscape in Fort Smith

How Fort Smith compares with the rest of Arkansas on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+17.3%

    A little lower than the state average of 18.8%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover50.9%

    A little higher than the state average of 49.5%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability18.7%

    About the same as the state average of 18.8%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Fort Smith, AR?

This page evaluates 7 eligible nursing homes in Fort Smith, AR and shows the top 7.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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