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. 

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Arkansas state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 15m per day ▼ 38% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 1m per day ▲ 7% State avg: 57m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 4h 3m per day ▲ 48% State avg: 2h 44m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 27m per day ▲ 28% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 9m per day ▼ 44% State avg: 16m per day · National avg: 29m per day
Bed community size
45-bed community Rank #260 / 331Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 260th out of 331 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arkansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #305 / 416Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 305th out of 416 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arkansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Higher than the Arkansas average: 71.3%
Occupied beds
45 / 45
Average occupied beds in Arkansas homes 77 beds

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

Contact Methodist Village Inc.

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 25 deficiencies

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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Arkansas average:
• Total deficiencies (19% above)
• Deficiencies per year (19% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection October 24, 2024 Complaint Investigation

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. 2521 This facility has 19% more total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas assisted living residence (25 vs. AR avg 21).↑ 19% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 6.35.3 This facility has 19% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arkansas assisted living residence (6.3 vs. AR avg 5.3).↑ 19% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 24, 2024 inspection found 7 deficiencies including medication errors, unclean resident rooms, advance directive omissions, and multiple food safety violations.
  • October 24, 2024 complaint investigation confirmed a medication error causing harm to Resident #76, with CMA retraining and probation imposed.
  • August 4, 2023 inspection identified 7 deficiencies involving resident care failures, medication labeling errors, and poor food safety and sanitation practices.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.42
23% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 1.97

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.95
11% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 2.18

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 14.0%
44% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 25.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 25.1%
82% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 13.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.6%
232% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 70.0%
30% better than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 44.3%
12% worse than Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 50.6%

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.

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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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The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.

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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.

Are there photos of Methodist Village Inc.?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Methodist Village Inc. in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Methodist Village Inc.?

Methodist Village Inc. is located at 7425 Euper Ln, Fort Smith, AR 72903.

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