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. 

Bed community size
45-bed community Rank #258 / 329Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 258th out of 329 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 / 393Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 305th out of 393 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

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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 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Arkansas average:
• Total deficiencies (19% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (57% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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 inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 8.35.3 This facility has 57% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arkansas assisted living residence (8.3 vs. AR avg 5.3).↑ 57% 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 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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Methodist Village Inc.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arkansas

Methodist Village Inc. is located in Fort Smith, 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.
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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 since 2022 according to records from Arkansas Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of Methodist Village Inc.?

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