Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center
Fort Smith, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045363) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (479) 646-5700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Covington Court reports total nurse staffing of 4.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.1%.
Covington Court has no federal fines on record, with zero payment denials reported to CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. The facility has 140 certified beds and an average of 129.1 residents, and has been federally certified since April 2001.
The facility operates under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS records.
According to CMS Care Compare, Covington Court holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 4.01 per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and no federal fines on record, with a total fine amount of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
Covington Court is part of the Nhs Management chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain — notably lower than this facility's individual rating.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Covington Court has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.01 hours per resident per day, with 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 44.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 140 certified beds with an average of 129.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of the Nhs Management chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 3, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at (479) 646-5700 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (479) 646-5700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045363?state=AR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.