LEGACY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 3310 North 50th Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas (zip code 72904). The facility operates with 115 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents and remains an active provider in the CMS database. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The quality measure rating is also 2 stars, based on clinical data tracking resident outcomes across various health indicators. The staffing rating stands at 4 stars, which is above average and reflects the facility's reported nurse and aide staffing levels relative to the resident census. Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who qualify for these federal and state programs. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (479) 783-3101 to inquire about private pay options, specific coverage details, and current bed availability. When considered alongside national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed performance profile. The 2-star overall rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by below-average scores in health inspections and quality measures. However, the staffing component at 4 stars indicates a relative strength in personnel levels compared to many facilities nationwide. The facility is located in Sebastian County and serves the Fort Smith metropolitan area. Individuals researching care options in this region may find it useful to compare this facility's CMS ratings across all four categories against other providers in the area before making a placement decision.