Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing-home facility located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The center offers comprehensive care and support services for its residents, certified by both Medicare and Medicaid since January 1, 1995, ensuring standardized care for its occupants. Currently, it serves 105 residents, providing a range of medical and personal services. The facility focuses on various specialized care areas, such as pain management, cardiac care, wound care, stroke care, and hospice services, accommodating the diverse medical needs of its residents. An interdisciplinary team comprising nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists work collaboratively to implement personalized care plans for each resident. In addition to medical support, Legacy Health provides a variety of lifestyle amenities, including a barber/beauty salon and laundry/dry cleaning services, designed to enhance the day-to-day living experience for those within the community.
The center is noted for its emphasis on creating a supportive community environment, with a resident/family counseling program and clubs and communities for social engagement. Despite generally positive feedback regarding the facility's atmosphere and the compassionate staff, reviews indicate some areas requiring attention. Positive feedback highlights the staff's dedication, with special mention of the Director of Nursing and individual nurses, portraying a culture of camaraderie and support among staff and positive interactions with residents and their families. Conversely, some reviews raise concerns about hygiene, adequacy of physical therapy, and inconsistency in meeting residents' routine care needs, indicating a need for improvement in ensuring consistent care quality. These mixed reviews suggest that while Legacy Health offers key services and fosters a caring environment, efforts to address specific shortcomings could enhance the overall resident experience.
Costs at this community start at $4,943 and range up to $5,627. The average price in the community is $5,285, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,464. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.