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Barling, AR · 122 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Barling.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Every licensed senior community in the Fort Smith, AR-OK area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Fort Smith
Local Fort Smith-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Fort Smith prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,670/mo median
typical range $3,740–$5,840
Memory Care
$5,930/mo median
typical range $4,740–$7,410
Skilled Nursing
$7,340/mo median
typical range $6,710–$8,380
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,670/mo median
typical range $2,570–$6,520
Residential Care Home
$4,200/mo median
typical range $3,360–$5,250
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Fort Smith using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Fort Smith.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 17 communities in Fort Smith, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Van Buren, AR · 105 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Van Buren.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →3
Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab
Scout 79Fort Smith, AR · 74 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fort Smith.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →4
Fort Smith, AR · 140 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fort Smith.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →5
Van Buren, AR · 140 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Van Buren.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →6
Fort Smith, AR · 125 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Smith.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Methodist Health and Rehab
Scout 63Fort Smith, AR · 145 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Smith.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →8
Fort Smith, AR · 102 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Smith.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →9
Vian Nursing & Rehab, LLC
Scout 57Vian, OK · 133 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Vian.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →10
Fort Smith, AR · 115 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Fort Smith.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →11
Fort Smith, AR · 130 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Fort Smith.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →12
Alma Nursing and Rehab
Scout 32Alma, AR · 105 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →13
Van Buren, AR · 129 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →14
Roland, OK · 80 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →15
Greenwood, AR · 110 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →
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Sequoyah Manor, LLC
Scout 0Sallisaw, OK · 162 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Gore, OK · 70 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,710–$8,380/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Fort Smith, AR?
In the Fort Smith, AR area, assisted living typically runs $3,740–$5,840/month (median $4,670), memory care $4,740–$7,410/month (median $5,930), and skilled nursing $6,710–$8,380/month (median $7,340) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Fort Smith, AR?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Fort Smith, AR right now are Ashton Place Health and Rehab, LLC, Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center, Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab. The full ranked list of 17 communities is on this page.
How are the 17 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.