Nursing homes › Arkansas › Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center
4500 Old Greenwood Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72903 · 4796465700 · 140 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Nhs Management, a group operating 43 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $190,965 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.01 (Arkansas median: 3.92). RN hours: 0.37. Weekend total: 3.31. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.
All-time on record: 22 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2024-08-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-04-18 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-05-17 |
| 2023-08-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-07-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
| 2023-07-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-13 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES NORMAN ESTES JR TR | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 12/31/2006 |
| JENNIFER LEE ESTES TR 031093 | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 12/31/2006 |
| ESTES, JAMES | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 92% | since 12/31/2003 |
| MOORE, MARCIA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/05/2024 |
| GALLAGHER, BEVERLY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/21/2023 |
| RASCO, LYNN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2022 |
| WHITE, HOLLY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/04/2022 |
| ESTES, JAMES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/29/1997 |
| LONG, PHILLIP | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2019 |
| GALLAGHER, BEVERLY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/21/2023 |
| MOORE, MARCIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/05/2024 |
| RASCO, LYNN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2022 |
| WHITE, HOLLY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/04/2022 |
| WILSON, DOW | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/02/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 045363. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.