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HomeArkansasLegacy Health and Rehabilitation Center

Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center

3310 North 50th Street, Fort Smith, AR 729044797833101WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(49 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
115
certified

How Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center Compares in Arkansas

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.

CMS overall rating
2/5
AR average
3.5/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
AR average
3.2/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
AR average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.60 hrs/day
AR average
4.03 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.25 hrs/day
AR average
0.41 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
43.0%
AR average
49.5%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Arkansas average of 3.5/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Arkansas average of 3.2/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.60 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.03.
Reported RN time is 0.25 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.41.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 21, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 31, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 10 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$6,540/mo
Arkansas median
Private Room
$7,300/mo
Arkansas median
Sebastian County 65+
21,197
16.5% of county
County Population
128,184
Sebastian County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Smith, Arkansas with 115 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
115
Avg Residents/Day
103.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Sebastian
Last Inspection
Jan 31, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
50.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (34)

F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0808Potential for Harm

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Dec 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 4 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.52 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.83 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.25 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.60 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.23 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.0%
RN Turnover
55.6%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
JAMES NORMAN ESTES JR TR5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2006
JENNIFER LEE ESTES TR 0310935% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2006
ESTES, JAMES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual92%Dec 31, 2003
REGIONS BANK5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 27, 2013
GALLAGHER, BEVERLYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 21, 2023
MOORE, MARCIAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 5, 2024
GALLAGHER, BEVERLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 21, 2023
RASCO, LYNNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
WHITE, HOLLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 4, 2022
ESTES, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 29, 1997
LONG, PHILLIPCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2019
GALLAGHER, BEVERLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 21, 2023
MOORE, MARCIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 5, 2024
RASCO, LYNNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
TAYLOR, JAMIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 2, 2024
WHITE, HOLLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 4, 2022
TAYLOR, JAMIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 3, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center and nearby alternatives.

All Arkansas facilities
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center
Fort Smith, ARCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
The Blossoms at Van Buren Rehab and Nursing Center
Van Buren, AR2.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab
Fort Smith, AR3.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center
Van Buren, AR3.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Methodist Health and Rehab
Fort Smith, AR3.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Van Buren, AR4.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center
Fort Smith, AR5.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center
Fort Smith, AR · Current facility
—2/52/53/5None recorded
The Blossoms at Van Buren Rehab and Nursing Center
Van Buren, AR
2.7 mi1/51/52/5None recorded
Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab
Fort Smith, AR
3.0 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center
Van Buren, AR
3.4 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Methodist Health and Rehab
Fort Smith, AR
3.6 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Van Buren, AR
4.1 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center
Fort Smith, AR
5.0 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Arkansas is $6,540/month for a semi-private room and $7,300/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 31, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center provides 3.60 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours, 0.83 LPN hours, and 2.52 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.0%.
How many beds does Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center has 115 certified beds with an average of 103.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Nhs Management chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Arkansas, including 3 in Fort Smith. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center?▾
On Google Maps, Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 49 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Nhs Management

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