Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center
4500 Old Greenwood Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Health citations since July 14, 202319 (Arkansas average 18)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on March 12, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on March 12, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0347. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
Citation K0344. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on August 1, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on August 1, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.9 to 4.2 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 22, 2023 from $11,921 to $12,196.
Health inspection on April 18, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0557. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 22, 2023 from $18,340 to $11,921.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on July 14, 2023
16 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0835. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0809. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0925. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on July 14, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (479) 646-5700
- Last standard health inspection
- March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day, on average
- 126.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Northport Health Services of Arkansas, LLC
- Chain
- Nhs Management
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Arkansas average (19 vs 18).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- JAMES NORMAN ESTES JR TR5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/31/2006
- JENNIFER LEE ESTES TR 0310935% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/31/2006
- ESTES, JAMES5% or greater direct ownership interest · 92% · since 12/31/2003
- GALLAGHER, BEVERLYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/21/2023
- MOORE, MARCIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/05/2024
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- RASCO, LYNNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2022
- WHITE, HOLLYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/04/2022
- WILSON, DOWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/02/2024
Questions
When was Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists March 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 19 health citations since July 14, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.