Nursing homes in Fort Smith, AR
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Fort Smith has 7 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.9 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, below the 3.4-star Arkansas average. Methodology.
- 7
- Certified homes
- 2.9 ★
- Well below average for AR · Arkansas 3.4
- 0
- Five-star homes
- 831
- Certified beds
All 7 nursing homes in Fort Smith, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab | 74 | None | |
| 2 | Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center | 140 | None | |
| 3 | Brooken Hill Health And Rehab, Llc | 125 | None | |
| 4 | Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 102 | None | |
| 5 | Methodist Health and Rehab | 145 | None | |
| 6 | Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center | 115 | None | |
| 7 | The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center | 130 | None |
Ratings in Fort Smith are best read against Arkansas and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Arkansas directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Fort Smith
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Fort Smith, AR · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.