Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Fort Smith, AR

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number045363

Contact & location

4500 Old Greenwood RD
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Sebastian County
Phone
(479) 646-5700
ZIP code
72903 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
140
Residents per day
129.1 (92% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Northport Health Services of Arkansas, LLC
Chain
NHS Management (43 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
April 3, 2001
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.4
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.01 (state 4.03 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.37 (state 0.41 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.82 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.82 (state 2.67 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.31 (state 3.46 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
44.1 (state 49.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
25.0 (state 44.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 12, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 2.9 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
20 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
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.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2024-08-01 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 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.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-07-14 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-07-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-07-14 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-07-14 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-07-14 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-07-14 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13
2023-07-14 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-13

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Estes, James (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 92%
James Norman Estes JR TR (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Jennifer Lee Estes TR 031093 (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Regions Bank (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Regions Bank (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilson, Dow (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gallagher, Beverly (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Rasco, Lynn (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
White, Holly (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Estes, James (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Long, Phillip (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Moore, Marcia (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Gallagher, Beverly (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Moore, Marcia (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rasco, Lynn (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
White, Holly (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilson, Dow (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center?

Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.4-star average in Arkansas.

How many beds does Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 140 certified beds and cares for about 129 residents per day.

Has Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center?

It is part of NHS Management and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center?

(479) 646-5700. The facility is located at 4500 Old Greenwood RD, Fort Smith, AR 72903.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.