FIANNA HILLS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a long-term care facility located at 8411 South 28th Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas, within Sebastian County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid programs. It has a licensed capacity of 102 certified beds. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receives a 3-star rating in each of these three categories. The health inspection rating reflects findings from standard surveys and complaint investigations conducted by state agencies on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is based on the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data reported for a set of indicators related to resident health outcomes and care processes. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accepts payment through both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility and benefit period limitations. Medicaid coverage applies to long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements under Arkansas state guidelines. Individuals and families seeking placement should verify current payment acceptance and availability directly with the facility. With a 3-star overall rating, Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits at the national average across all rating dimensions as defined by the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. Its component scores in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures each reflect performance consistent with the midpoint of the rating scale. Nationally, ratings range from 1 to 5 stars, with 1 indicating performance below most facilities and 5 indicating performance above most facilities. The 102-bed capacity places this facility among mid-sized nursing homes in the region. Data used in these ratings is collected and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is updated on a regular basis.