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Nursing homes in Fort Smith, Arkansas

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7Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
831Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
7Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
7Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in Fort Smith

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

17 homes

Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center

3310 North 50th Street · Fort Smith, AR

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

115 certified beds4.6 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center

5301 Wheeler Avenue · Fort Smith, AR

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

130 certified beds2.3 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

8411 South 28th Street · Fort Smith, AR

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

102 certified beds3.0 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center

4500 Old Greenwood Rd · Fort Smith, AR

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

140 certified beds0.4 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab

4623 Rogers Ave · Fort Smith, AR

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

74 certified beds1.6 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Methodist Health and Rehab

7425 Euper Lane · Fort Smith, AR

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

145 certified beds2.4 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Brooken Hill Health and Rehab

9000 Hwy 71 South · Fort Smith, AR

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

125 certified beds3.2 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Riverside Health Services

1008 Arkansas Street · Arkoma, OK

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

56 certified beds2.6 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Ashton Place Health and Rehab

318 Strozier Lane · Barling, AR

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

122 certified beds4.4 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center

228 Pointer Trail West · Van Buren, AR

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

105 certified beds8.0 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

1404 North 28th Street · Van Buren, AR

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

140 certified beds8.3 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

The Blossoms at Van Buren Rehab and Nursing Center

2010 Main Street · Van Buren, AR

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

129 certified beds6.9 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Pocola Health and Rehab

200 Home Street · Pocola, OK

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

90 certified beds7.3 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Sequoyah East Nursing Center

701 South Taylor Road · Roland, OK

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

80 certified beds7.4 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Pink Bud Home for the Golden Years

400 So Coker · Greenwood, AR

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

110 certified beds11.4 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Alma Nursing and Rehab

401 Heather Lane · Alma, AR

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

105 certified beds13.4 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Spiro Nursing Home

401 South Main · Spiro, OK

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

95 certified beds15.1 mi from Fort Smith centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

Understand the local picture

Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside Fort Smith city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Fort Smith2.86
Arkansas3.41
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Fort Smith (7 facilities), Arkansas (221 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Fort Smith4 hr 19 min
Arkansas4 hr 01 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Fort Smith: average of 7 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Fort Smith51%
Arkansas50%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Fort Smith: average of 6 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

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Nursing home information for Fort Smith

This directory lists 7 nursing homes in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with 831 certified beds between them. Their average Medicare overall rating is 3.0 stars, close to the national average of 3.0 stars: 2 homes hold four or five stars and 2 have one or two.

Among the highest-rated homes are Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center (5 stars) and Chapel Ridge Health And Rehab (4 stars).

By ownership, 86% are for-profit and 14% non-profit. None is currently a CMS Special Focus Facility.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

Contact your shortlisted homes for a current quote and to discuss accepted payment options.

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

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Planning your search in Fort Smith

Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Questions about nursing homes in Fort Smith

How many nursing homes are in Fort Smith?

There are 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Fort Smith, with 831 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Fort Smith have the highest Medicare rating?

Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Chapel Ridge Health And Rehab (4 stars), Brooken Hill Health And Rehab, LLC (3 stars). See the full ranking.

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Fort Smith?

3.0 out of 5 across 7 rated homes, compared with 3.4 for Arkansas as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Fort Smith accept Medicaid?

7 of the 7 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Arkansas.

Are any nursing homes in Fort Smith on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.