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8411 South 28th Street Fort Smith, AR 72908 · Sebastian County

(479) 648-9600

All 7 nursing homes in Fort Smith, AR (7 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 102 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 045354 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the Arkansas average of 3.5. Inspectors issued 19 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 4 out of 5; for long-term residents, 4 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.15 hours per resident per day at Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, above the Arkansas median of 4.01 (US median: 3.72). About 0.28 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.54 hours, 15% below its all-week average. 58.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Arkansas median 48.5%).

Nursing care per resident per day 4.15 hours
Above the Arkansas median of 4.01 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.28 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.54 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 58.2% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 33.3% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds102
Residents per day 97 About 95% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJanuary 2000
Legal business nameKMJ ENTERPRISES FIANNA HILLS LLC

Paying for care at Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Arkansas's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on June 5, 2025 and found 3 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 19 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 19 citations at Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center across 3 inspection dates, 1 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 17 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 2 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (5) and nutrition and dietary (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, June 5, 2025).

February 6, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2026)

June 5, 2025 · 3 citations

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 4, 2025)

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 4, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 4, 2025)

April 28, 2023 · 15 citations

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2023)

EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2023)

EPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2023)

EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2023)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2023)

EEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2023)

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2023)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 1, 2023)

CProvide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

Potential for minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0848 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2023)

BEnsure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Potential for minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0888 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

  1. What do families most often ask you about before moving in?
  2. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 3/5 3/5 4/5
August 2026 3/5 3/5 3/5 4/5
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Location

Hospitals near Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 4.7 mi
    Mercy Hospital Fort Smith Fort Smith
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 48m for patients treated and sent home
  • 4.9 mi
    Healthsouth Rehab Hospital Fort Smith
    No ER listed in Medicare data
  • 5.0 mi
    Baptist Health - Fort Smith Fort Smith
    Emergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 4m for patients treated and sent home

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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

Nearby nursing homes

Brooken Hill Health and Rehab Fort Smith · 1.0 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 2/5 125 beds · Medicaid
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center Fort Smith · 2.4 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 2/5 130 beds · Medicaid
Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center Fort Smith · 2.6 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 4/5 140 beds · Medicaid
Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab Fort Smith · 4.6 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 74 beds · Medicaid
Methodist Health and Rehab Fort Smith · 5.1 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 145 beds · Medicaid

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