Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center
Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center is a 3-star rated nursing home in Fort Smith, AR with 140 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 3/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 3/5.
The facility has 82 health violations on record. Federal fines total $66,626 across 6 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: August 1, 2024.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Arkansas public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2022 4 penalties totaling $49,816
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
2019 2 penalties totaling $16,810
Fine
Payment Denial
Health Violations by Year
2024 2 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
2023 21 violations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2022 17 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
2021 5 violations
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.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2019 13 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2018 14 violations
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2017 10 violations
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Frequently Asked Questions About Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center
- What violations has Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center received?
- Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center has 82 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center?
- Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center safe?
- Safety at Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center?
- Phone: (479) 646-5700. Address: 4500 Old Greenwood Rd, Fort Smith, AR. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center offer?
- Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility with 140 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Fort Smith, AR?
- Compare Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Fort Smith, AR on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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