Total health inspections
4
Arkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville
Nursing Home · Fayetteville, AR
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville
Nursing Home · Fayetteville, AR
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Recognized as the Best Nursing Home by US News and World Report, Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville is a distinguished senior living community at 1179 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR, providing long-term care. The community can accommodate up to 90 residents, ensuring seniors receive the utmost care and attention 24/7. A team of reliable and well-trained professionals works closely with seniors to devise care plans that best match their special needs and aspirations.
As a state-owned community, Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville ensures military veterans and seniors have a safe place to live their best years. The community accepts Medicare and Medicaid to ensure residents can avail their healthcare needs. Residents and families can rest assured of having easy access to medical needs with hospitals and senior care providers nearby. Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville is ideal for seniors seeking solace in their golden years.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 4th out of 166 homes in Arkansas.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 4th out of 166 homes in Arkansas.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 55m per day
Rank #4 / 166Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 166 homes in Arkansas.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Arkansas average, with a ranking across 166 Arkansas SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Arkansas avg
+46%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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 37m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
52.3%
Rank #138 / 167Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 167 homes in Arkansas.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arkansas average, with its statewide rank out of 167. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Occupancy rate
52.3%
Rank #138 / 167Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 167 homes in Arkansas.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arkansas average, with its statewide rank out of 167. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Finances and operations
Governmental community
Operated by city authorities.
Home revenue
$8.2M
Governmental community
Operated by city authorities.
Home revenue
$8.2M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
90-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #22 / 164Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 164 homes in Arkansas.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arkansas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility With Dual Certified Beds (medicaid / Medicare)
CountyWashington
Business TypeArkansas Department of Veteran Affairs
Certification TypeXIX/XVIII
Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville is legally operated by Arkansas State Government, and administrated by Phillip Cappiello.
Medicaid and Medicare
90 units
Total beds
90 units
Fax479-695-0184
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 90
Building Type: Single-story
Types of Care at Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville
Nursing Home
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
42
Rank #167 / 171Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th out of 171 homes in Arkansas.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Arkansas state average, with a ranking across all 171 AR SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.
Arkansas average 21.8
Citations per inspection
10.5
Rank #167 / 171Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th out of 171 homes in Arkansas.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Arkansas mean across 171 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.
Arkansas average 5.32
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
39 of 42 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 42 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.2
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
41 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 20, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 20, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 20, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 20, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 20, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 20, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Mar 20, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Mar 20, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Arkansas
Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arkansas.
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fayetteville's city center to Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.23 miles to nearest hospital (VA Medical Center-Fayetteville)
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
149
Employees
36
Contractors
113
Staff to resident ratio
3.17:1
97% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average ratio: 1.61:1
Avg staff/day
38
Average shift
8 hours
0% compared with Arkansas averageArkansas average: 8 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
27,790
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
32
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
76
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
55.2%
15,326 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 59
Licensed Practical Nurse: 29
Registered Nurse: 9
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 17 | 59 | 76 | 15,475 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 29 | 32 | 5,521 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 9 | 15 | 2,643 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 954 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 948 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 | 0 | 3 | 513 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 422 | 61 | 67% | 6.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 417 | 40 | 44% | 10.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 143 | 56 | 62% | 1.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 120 | 51 | 56% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 17 | 19% | 2.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 36 | 40% | 1.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 20 | 22% | 1.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 7% | 3.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 14% | 1.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 14% | 1 |
76 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
32 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
70%
2 Administrator
% of Days
70%
3 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
67%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
44%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
62%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
56%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
19%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
40%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
22%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
7%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
14%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
14%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
47
Medicaid
9
19.1% of residents
Private pay or other
38
80.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.9
23% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 7.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.6
17% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.5%
In line with Arkansas averageArkansas average: 11.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
9.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
9.7%
27% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.7%
70% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 15.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.1%
72% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.1%
14% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%
25% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.1%
37% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.3%
15% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
30.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
30.2%
189% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 10.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Arkansas averageArkansas average: 96.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.7%
17% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 80.9%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
71.0%
↓ 1.7pp vs 2021
Net Income
-$692.7K
↓ ~$960.0K vs 2021
Total Payroll
$6.5M
↑ ~$455.0K vs 2021
Profit Margin
-8.5%
↓ 11.6pp vs 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville
What neighborhood is Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville in?
Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville is in the Evelyn Hills Shopping Center neighborhood of Fayetteville.
Who is the owner of Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville?
The legal owner and operator of Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville is Arkansas State Government.
Is Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville in a walkable area?
Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Who is the administrator of Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville?
Phillip Cappiello is the administrator of Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville.
How many beds does Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville have?
Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville has 90 beds.
What is the address of Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville?
Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville is located at 1179 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701, United States.
What is the phone number of Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville?
(479) 444-7001 will put you in contact with the team at Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville.
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