nursing home in Fort Smith, AR
Methodist Health and Rehab
7425 Euper Lane, Fort Smith, AR 72903 · (479) 452-1611
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Methodist Health and Rehab at a glance
Methodist Health and Rehab is a 145-bed non-profit nursing home in Fort Smith, Arkansas (Sebastian County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Arkansas average of 3.4.
Residents receive about 4.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 11, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Arkansas average is 2.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 47.1% per year (state average 49.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 145
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 7, 2006
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Sebastian County
- CMS Certification Number
- 045413
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.89 hrs | 4.02 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.31 hrs | 0.41 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.63 hrs | 2.67 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.75 hrs | 3.45 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.1% | 49.5% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 44.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 21 | 39.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $9,209 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 145 | 109 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 127 | 77 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 87.4% | 71.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.9% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.2% | 10.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13.1% | 9.5% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.4% | 10.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.6% | 4.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.7% | 1.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 24% | 21.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22% | 13.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.6% | 95.1% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.2% | 77.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.6% | 82% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 17 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 11, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 11, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 3, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 11, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 11, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected July 11, 2026 |
| October 24, 2024 Fire safety | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 22, 2024 |
| October 24, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 22, 2024 |
| October 24, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 22, 2024 |
| October 24, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 22, 2024 |
| October 24, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 22, 2024 |
| October 24, 2024 Standard | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 22, 2024 |
| October 24, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 22, 2024 |
| October 24, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 22, 2024 |
| August 4, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 3, 2023 |
| August 4, 2023 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 3, 2023 |
| August 4, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 3, 2023 |
| August 4, 2023 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 3, 2023 |
| August 4, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 3, 2023 |
| August 4, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 3, 2023 |
| August 4, 2023 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 3, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| METHODIST NURSING HOME OF FORT SMITH, INC. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1966 |
| METHODIST NURSING HOME OF FORT SMITH, INC. Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1966 |
| KIMBLE, TERRI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| METHODIST NURSING HOME OF FORT SMITH, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1966 |
| SHORT, BRADLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| CURRY, MELISSA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2017 |
| DEVERO, SUSAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| DIMENT, BARBARA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| DOOLY, BRYANT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| SIEBENMORGEN, KENNETH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| CURRY, MELISSA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2017 |
| SHORT, BRADLEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Methodist Health and Rehab's rating?
Methodist Health and Rehab has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Arkansas nursing homes is 3.4 stars.
How many inspection citations did Methodist Health and Rehab receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Arkansas average of 2.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Methodist Health and Rehab accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Methodist Health and Rehab?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Methodist Health and Rehab and how do I contact it?
Methodist Health and Rehab is at 7425 Euper Lane, Fort Smith, AR 72903. Phone: (479) 452-1611.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.