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1404 North 28th Street Van Buren, AR 72956 · Crawford County
All 3 nursing homes in Van Buren, AR (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 045268 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Van Buren Healthcare 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 Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Arkansas average of 3.5.
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 4.24 hours per resident per day at Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, above the Arkansas median of 4.01 (US median: 3.72). About 0.20 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.59 hours, 15% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 47.9% of nursing staff left within a year (Arkansas median 48.5%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Van Buren Healthcare 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 May 21, 2026 and found 1 deficiency. In total, inspectors issued 14 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 14 citations at Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center across 3 inspection dates, 1 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 14 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (5) and nutrition and dietary (3). 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, July 14, 2023).
May 21, 2026 · 1 citation
DProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
September 19, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
July 14, 2023 · 10 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
EEnsure 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.
EProvide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Questions to ask on a tour of Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
- Weekend staffing is 15% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- 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 month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Van Buren Healthcare 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.
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6.9 mi
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith Fort SmithEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 48m for patients treated and sent home
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7.6 mi
Baptist Health - Fort Smith Fort SmithEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 4m for patients treated and sent home
- 7.6 mi
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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