Nursing homes in Fort Smith, AR

Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fort Smith, part of the Sebastian area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Fort Smith residents have access to six nursing homes located throughout Sebastian County, serving local ZIP codes including 72901, 72903, 72904, and 72908. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. Currently, Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab, operated by Central Arkansas Nursing Centers, serves as the highest-rated facility in the city with a 4-star rating under the federal system.

What to look for in Fort Smith

• 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 3 of 6 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is CHAPEL RIDGE HEALTH AND REHAB at 4★.
• 5 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in Fort Smith

1. 1
   CHAPEL RIDGE HEALTH AND REHAB

   CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS · Medium
   4.0
2. 2
   FIANNA HILLS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

   KMJ ENTERPRISES FIANNA HILLS LLC · Medium
   3.0
3. 3
   COVINGTON COURT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

   NHS MANAGEMENT · Large
   3.0
4. 4
   METHODIST HEALTH AND REHAB

   METHODIST NURSING HOME OF FORT SMITH, INC. · Large
   3.0
5. 5
   LEGACY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

   NHS MANAGEMENT · Medium
   2.0
6. 6
   THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER

   THE BLOSSOMS REHAB & NURSING CENTER · Large
   2.0

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