Methodist Village Inc.

Memory Care in Fort Smith

Methodist Village Inc.

Memory Care in Fort Smith

Overview of Methodist Village INC.

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. 

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.

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 / dayvs 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
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
Total Nursing (Weekend) 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
RN (Weekend) 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

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 45
Bed community size
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 16 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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 administrated by Candace Cox.

Type Of Units

Private Pay
45 units
Total beds
45 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Nursing Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Rehabilitation

Contact Information

Fax479-452-161

Amenities & Lifestyle

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

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Methodist Village Inc.

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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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)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified.
AR

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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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. — 0.62 miles to nearest hospital (Arkansas Extended Care Hospital - Fort Smith)

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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%

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