CHAPEL RIDGE HEALTH AND REHAB

Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 4623 Rogers Ave in Fort Smith, Arkansas (ZIP code 72903), within Sebastian County. The facility operates 74 certified beds and is classified under for-profit ownership as a Limited Liability Company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories based on reported data. Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 out of 5 stars, placing it at the national average. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score in that category, reflecting reported performance on clinical quality indicators. Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility accepts residents whose care may be funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to state eligibility criteria and income and asset guidelines. Individuals seeking information about coverage and eligibility are advised to consult directly with the facility or the relevant state and federal agencies. When compared against national averages, Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab performs above average in overall rating, staffing, and quality measures, while matching the national average in health inspections. The national overall average rating is 3.0 stars out of 5, making this facility's 4-star overall rating a notable distinction in CMS data. The 5-star quality measure rating in particular places the facility among the highest-performing nursing homes nationally in that specific category. These ratings are based on data reported to CMS and are updated periodically. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the most current CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data and conduct in-person assessments when evaluating care options.