Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Center
Fort Smith, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045267) · 115 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (479) 783-3101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.0%.
Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. It has been certified since 1995 and operates 115 certified beds, with an average of 103.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Nhs Management chain, which includes 43 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.60 per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records. Families considering this facility should review the full inspection history directly on CMS Care Compare for additional detail on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas state average of 3.41 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 43.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 115 certified beds and an average of 103.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Nhs Management chain, which has 43 facilities averaging 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4797833101 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4797833101 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045267?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.