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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Fort Smith, AR.

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9 licensed nursing homes in Fort Smith, AR
Updated October 21, 2026
3.4Concerns

LEGACY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

3310 NORTH 50TH STREET, FORT SMITH, AR 72904

LEGACY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.25 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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5.8Mixed

THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER

5301 WHEELER AVENUE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901

THE BLOSSOMS AT FORT SMITH REHAB & NURSING CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.26 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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7.1Solid

FIANNA HILLS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

8411 SOUTH 28TH STREET, FORT SMITH, AR 72908

FIANNA HILLS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.27 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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6.3Solid

COVINGTON COURT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

4500 OLD GREENWOOD RD, FORT SMITH, AR 72903

COVINGTON COURT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.37 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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7.6Strong

CHAPEL RIDGE HEALTH AND REHAB

4623 ROGERS AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72903

CHAPEL RIDGE HEALTH AND REHAB brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 28%.

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5.7Mixed

METHODIST HEALTH AND REHAB

7425 EUPER LANE, FORT SMITH, AR 72903

METHODIST HEALTH AND REHAB brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.31 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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5.2Mixed

Brooken Hill Health And Rehab, Llc

9000 HWY 71 SOUTH, FORT SMITH, AR 72908

Brooken Hill Health And Rehab, Llc brings no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.30 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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AEGIS THERAPIES

1000 FIANNA WAY, FORT SMITH, AR 72919

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BROWNWOOD LIFE CARE CENTER, INC.

2121 TOWSON AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901

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How many licensed nursing homes are in Fort Smith, AR?
9 licensed nursing homes in Fort Smith, AR, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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