Arkansas Veterans Home at Fayetteville
1179 North College Avenue · Fayetteville, AR · 72703 · 4794447001
90 certified beds Government - State
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
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.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024
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.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024
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.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 26, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 26, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 21, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2022
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected November 21, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2022
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 21, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 21, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 21, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 21, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 21, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045417 · certified since March 1, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.