ARKANSAS VETERANS HOME AT FAYETTEVILLE

Arkansas Veterans Home at Fayetteville is a state government-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1179 North College Avenue in Fayetteville, Arkansas, within Washington County. The facility operates with 90 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. As a state-operated veterans home, it provides long-term care services to eligible veterans in the region. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three primary components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Arkansas Veterans Home at Fayetteville received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, indicating performance below national norms in that category. In contrast, the facility received a staffing rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting staffing levels that are above average compared to other nursing facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating also stands at 4 out of 5, indicating that clinical quality indicators for residents at this facility are above the national average. The overall 2-star rating reflects the weight that health inspection findings carry within the CMS rating methodology. Arkansas Veterans Home at Fayetteville is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid payment programs. This dual certification means the facility is able to serve residents whose care is funded through federal Medicare benefits, as well as those who qualify for Medicaid assistance. Individuals seeking placement at a state veterans home may also be subject to eligibility requirements specific to veterans care programs administered at the state level. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (479) 444-7001 to discuss specific payment options and eligibility criteria. When considered against national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. Its staffing and quality measure ratings, both at 4 out of 5, are notably above the national average, suggesting that day-to-day clinical care and resident outcomes in measurable categories compare favorably with facilities across the country. However, the 2-star health inspection rating and the corresponding 2-star overall rating indicate areas of concern identified through the formal inspection process. The overall rating of 2 stars places the facility below the national average of 3.0 stars. Individuals researching care options in the Fayetteville, Arkansas area may wish to review the detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database to gain a fuller understanding of specific findings.