CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Arkansas. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Smith, Arkansas with 140 certified beds. It has been operating since 2001. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES NORMAN ESTES JR TR | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Dec 31, 2006 |
| JENNIFER LEE ESTES TR 031093 | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Dec 31, 2006 |
| ESTES, JAMES | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 92% | Dec 31, 2003 |
| REGIONS BANK | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | Organization | N/A | May 31, 2007 |
| REGIONS BANK | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Aug 27, 2013 |
| MOORE, MARCIA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 5, 2024 |
| GALLAGHER, BEVERLY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Aug 21, 2023 |
| RASCO, LYNN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2022 |
| WHITE, HOLLY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 4, 2022 |
| ESTES, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 29, 1997 |
| LONG, PHILLIP | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2019 |
| GALLAGHER, BEVERLY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 21, 2023 |
| MOORE, MARCIA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 5, 2024 |
| RASCO, LYNN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2022 |
| WHITE, HOLLY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 4, 2022 |
| WILSON, DOW | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 2, 2024 |
| WILSON, DOW | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 3, 2025 |
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