Methodist Village Inc.
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fort Smith, AR

Methodist Village Inc.

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fort Smith, AR

Overview of Methodist Village

Opened in 2019, Methodist Village Inc. is an assisted living with memory care services that offers a specialized community known as an Alzheimer’s Special Care Unit (ASCU). The ASCU Community serves as a home for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias who require dedicated care and support.

At Methodist Village Senior Living, the primary goal is to create an environment where moments of joy and happiness thrive. Their dedicated team understands the challenges and complexities that come with memory loss and is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to provide the highest quality of care. This community strives to ensure that each resident receives the support they need, while fostering a sense of purpose and well-being. 

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 45 Rank #65 / 110Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 65th out of 110 assisted living communities we track in Arkansas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arkansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arkansas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #105 / 145Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 105th out of 145 assisted living communities we track in Arkansas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arkansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arkansas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
16 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
100% This home is often near full
Higher than the Arkansas average: 67.1%
Occupied beds
45 / 45

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility Level II
CountySebastian
Business TypeCorporation
Certification TypeAlzheimer’s Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

Methodist Village Inc. is administered by Candace Cox.

Type Of Units

Private Pay
45 units
Total beds
45 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Fax479-452-161

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsCare Center, In-patient & Out-patient Rehabilitation, The Village Early Learning Center

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Inspection History

In Arkansas, the Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care is authorized to conduct unannounced inspections and issue official quality of care reports for all senior living providers.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
25 deficiencies 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arkansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Arkansas state average
Overall vs. AR average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Arkansas average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (15% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Arkansas average:
• Total deficiencies (17% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAR Averagevs. AR Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2530.0 This facility has 17% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas assisted living residence (25 vs. AR avg 30).↓ 17% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 8.37.2 This facility has 15% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arkansas assisted living residence (8.3 vs. AR avg 7.2).↑ 15% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAR Averagevs. AR Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 34.0 This facility has had 25% fewer total inspections than the Arkansas average (3 vs. AR avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Sarah Tisdale

Administrator (Assisted Living/ ASCU)

Sarah Tisdale serves as the Administrator for Assisted Living and ASCU at Methodist Village. She brings a warm and approachable leadership style, inspired by her hometown of Gentry, Arkansas. Sarah enjoys hiking, camping, and fishing, and her passion for meeting new people and helping others makes her a valued member of the team.

Places of interest near Methodist Village Inc.

Address 5.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fort Smith's city center to Methodist Village Inc.'s address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the AR Dept. of Human Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Hope‘s Creek Retirement Living
AL
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MC
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100
Facility 100
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51
Facility 51
AR AVG 31
Rank #24 / 145
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Franceska MarkhamEmeritus Properties Ark Willow Brook LLC
Peachtree Village, LLC
AL
RC
Fort Smith
59
Facility 59
AR AVG 56
Rank #47 / 110
No
47
Facility 47
AR AVG 31
Rank #30 / 145
--Nancy Sullivan-
Methodist Village Inc.
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fort Smith
45
Facility 45
AR AVG 56
Rank #65 / 110
No
16
Facility 16
AR AVG 31
Rank #105 / 145
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-Candace Cox-
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Greenwood
14
Facility 14
AR AVG 56
Rank #97 / 110
Yes
27
Facility 27
AR AVG 31
Rank #81 / 145
--Rhonda Oliver-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AR assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arkansas

Methodist Village Inc. is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arkansas.

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ARChoices

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR

Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($7/meal) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day services ($60/day)

Choices in Living Resource Center

Arkansas Choices in Living

Age 60+
General Arkansas resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AR

Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Benefits
Care coordination Limited respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation assistance (~5 trips/month)

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+
General Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
AR

Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).

Benefits
Personal care (~5 hours/day) Medication management Nursing Activities Transportation

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR

Limited geographic availability.

Benefits
Primary/preventive care Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

Age
General Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual
Asset Limits $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
AR

No nursing home-level care requirement.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day) Homemaker services (e.g., meal prep)

Frequently Asked Questions about Methodist Village Inc.

Is Methodist Village Inc. in a walkable area?

Methodist Village Inc. has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Methodist Village Inc.?

Methodist Village Inc.'s occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Methodist Village Inc.?

No, Methodist Village Inc. has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Methodist Village Inc.?

Candace Cox is the administrator of Methodist Village Inc.

How many beds does Methodist Village Inc. have?

Methodist Village Inc. has 45 beds.

Has Methodist Village Inc. had any deficiencies?

Methodist Village Inc. has had 25 reported deficiencies according to records from Arkansas Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of Methodist Village Inc.?

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