CHAPEL RIDGE HEALTH AND REHAB (FORT SMITH, AR) has an overall 4-star rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) and staffing (4 stars) above the federal benchmark at 4.79 vs 4.1 hours per resident day. Health inspections are lower at 3 stars, with no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 8, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7873.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.36
Licensed practical nurses
1.05
Nurse aides
3.38
Weekend nursing
4.14
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13%6.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.8%3.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.2%3.6%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4%4%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.4%36.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.2%26.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.4%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—71.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.6%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of CENTRAL ARKANSAS NURSING CENTERS · 39 homes · 3.6 stars avg
Occupancy
69 residents on an average day (93% of 74 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 25 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.