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METHODIST HEALTH AND REHAB

FORT SMITH, AR · Medicare-certified · 145 beds

In good standing
Non-profit
3 of 5 overall

Methodist Health and Rehab in Fort Smith, AR has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and staffing scores and a 4-star quality rating. Reported nurse staffing is 5.07 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

5.0683 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: October 24, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0683.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.22
Licensed practical nurses
1.02
Nurse aides
3.83
Weekend nursing
4.10

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%

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).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

5%2.5%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

10.2%5%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

3.8%7.5%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2.8%2.5%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

12.2%6.9%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

15.1%14.1%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

20.9%8.7%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

22.2%24%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%0%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

0.9%0.7%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

25.9%19.6%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

5%4.4%Improving

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

100%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%99.2%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

95.2%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

90.9%98.3%Improving

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited May 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F

The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
125 residents on an average day (86% of 145 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 20 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.