Arkansas Veterans Home at FayettevilleCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1179 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703
- CCN
- 045417
- Ownership type
- Government, state
- Certified beds
- 90
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 57
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Arkansas Veterans Home at Fayetteville an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 20 Mar 2025. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Arkansas is 2. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Washington County median | Arkansas median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 12 homes in the county, 221 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Arkansas median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 20 Mar 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 26 Jan 2024 | 15 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 20 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 20 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | E | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Arkansas median | Arkansas average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.28 | 3.90 | 4.03 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.83 | 0.40 | 0.41 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.42 | 2.67 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.52 | 3.40 | 3.46 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 69.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, Arkansas median
- 48.2%
- RN turnover in a year
- 63.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Arkansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.3% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.8% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.6% | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 11.2% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 31.8% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Government, state
- Legal business name
- State of Arkansas
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Arkansas | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 1 Jul 2006 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Washington County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills Life Care and Rehab | Fayetteville | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 9 Apr 2026 | |
| Fayetteville Health and Rehabilitation Center | Fayetteville | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 21 Nov 2025 | |
| Butterfield Trail Village | Fayetteville | 3 of 5 | 0 | $58,006 | 5 Dec 2025 | |
| Katherine's Place at Wedington | Fayetteville | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 5 Sep 2025 | |
| Edgewood Health and Rehab | Springdale | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 7 Nov 2024 | |
| Westwood Health and Rehab, Inc | Springdale | 2 of 5 | 7 | $13,871 | 31 Jan 2025 | |
| The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows | Springdale | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 4 Dec 2025 | |
| Springdale Health and Rehabilitation Center | Springdale | 2 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 13 Feb 2026 | |
| Windcrest Health and Rehab Inc | Springdale | 3 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 31 Oct 2024 | |
| Shiloh Nursing and Rehab, LLC | Springdale | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 27 Feb 2025 | |
| Prairie Grove Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | Prairie Grove | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 4 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Arkansas Veterans Home at Fayetteville (CCN 045417). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/arkansas-veterans-home-at-fayetteville-fayetteville-ar-045417/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Arkansas Veterans Home at Fayetteville last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 20 Mar 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 26 Jan 2024.
- Who operates Arkansas Veterans Home at Fayetteville?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as government, state. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Arkansas Veterans Home at Fayetteville a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Arkansas as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.