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.
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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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
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.