Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center
4500 Old Greenwood Rd · Fort Smith, AR · 72903 · 4796465700
140 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Nhs Management
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,196 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023
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 August 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 14, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 14, 2023
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 22, 2023 | Fine | $12,196 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045363 · certified since April 3, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.