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The Waters Of Fort Smith

5301 Wheeler Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901

Assisted Living Nursing Home
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,103

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,108
  • Average State Price: $3,617
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • The Waters Of Fort Smith Description

    The Waters Of Fort Smith is a large 55 bed community that offers assisted living and nursing care and is about 3.9 miles outside Fort Smith, Arkansas. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 11 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    8.1
    The Waters Of Fort Smith
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 27 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 11 communities in Fort Smith
  • Ranking in State: 171 out of 344 communities in AR
  • Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • There are reports of severe neglect, including not changing a resident's catheter for 5 months, leading to fatal kidney failure.
    • The facility is described as being in bad repair, with structural concerns such as a leaning north wall.
    • Communication issues are highlighted, with family members struggling to get information about their loved ones, especially during a COVID-19 outbreak.
    • Former employees criticize the management and cleanliness of the facility, mentioning a lack of professionalism and a cliquey work environment.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Some reviews praise the facility, describing it as an amazing place with compassionate, caring staff, and a welcoming atmosphere.
    • Employees, both current and former, commend the teamwork and the quality of care provided to residents.
    • The food and dietary services receive special mention for their quality and flexibility.
    • Family members of residents express satisfaction with the communication and care provided, recommending the facility for long-term care.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 11, 1998
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 117
    Total current residents: 112
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $10400


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-11-29 2022-01-02 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-11-29 2022-01-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-11-29 2021-11-29 B Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2021-11-29 2022-01-02 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-11-29 2022-01-02 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2020-10-15 2020-12-02 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2020-10-15 2020-10-15 B Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-30 2023-04-28 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2023-03-01 2023-03-31 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-03-01 2023-03-31 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2023-03-01 2023-03-31 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-12-08 2022-12-27 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2023-04-28 2023-05-28 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2023-04-28 2023-05-28 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2023-04-28 2023-05-28 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2023-04-28 2023-05-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
    2023-04-28 2023-05-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2023-04-28 2023-05-28 F Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
    2023-04-28 2023-05-28 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-12-03 2022-01-02 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-12-03 2022-01-02 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2021-12-03 2022-01-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2021-12-03 2022-01-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2021-12-03 2022-01-02 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2021-12-03 2022-01-02 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-12-03 2022-01-02 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-02 F Resident Rights Deficiencies Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-02 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-02 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    2020-10-23 2020-12-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-02 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-02 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-02 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-02 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 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.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-02 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-02 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2017-10-23 $10,608
    2019-01-23 $10,205
    2020-07-08 $3,250
    2021-03-22 $650
    2021-12-03 $9,750
    2023-03-01 $11,455

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Fort Smith which is 3.9 miles away and has a population of 88,194 (large town).
    • The average income is $39,694, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 42
      • Average Temperature: 63.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 148 days of rain, 4 days of snow and 211 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.9 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 3.86% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 14.94% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6% Asian, 9% Black or African-American, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 64% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 12.14 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.19 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 6.66 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.0 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.7 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Aldi
    0.9 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.1 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    2.7 miles away
    Harp's
    4.4 miles away
    Sam's Club
    4.5 miles away

    Transportation

    Creekmore Express
    3.1 miles away
    Van Buren, Arkansas
    8.2 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    First National Bank
    2.1 miles away
    Arkansas Best FCU
    2.2 miles away
    Arvest Bank
    3.5 miles away
    Bank of the Ozarks
    3.6 miles away
    Regions Bank
    3.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Sparks Regional Medical Center
    2.7 miles away
    HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Smith
    2.8 miles away
    Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
    4.2 miles away
    CHRISTUS Dubuis of Fort Smith
    4.4 miles away
    Valley Behavioral Health System
    6.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Prince Drugs
    2.7 miles away
    Walgreens
    3.2 miles away
    Health Depot
    6.3 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    10.7 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    12.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Udouj Orthodonics
    1.6 miles away
    Whitlock Orthodontics of Ft. Smith
    2.2 miles away
    My Dentist
    4.0 miles away
    Belle Point Dental
    4.0 miles away
    Dallas Street Dentist
    4.8 miles away

    Parks

    Cavanaugh Park
    1.6 miles away
    Arkoma Park
    1.7 miles away
    Hillcrest Park
    2.0 miles away
    Stagecoach Park
    2.2 miles away
    Hunt Park
    2.8 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Hội Thánh Tin Lành Báp Tít Việt Nam;Vietnamese Baptist Church
    3.7 miles away

    None Found

    Culture

    Fort Smith Art Center
    3.9 miles away
    King Opera House
    8.0 miles away
    Crawford County Art Center
    8.4 miles away
    Alma Performing Arts Center
    15.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Western Sizzlin'
    0.2 miles away
    Thai Garden
    0.4 miles away
    Lucy's Diner
    0.5 miles away
    Jerry Neal's Bar-BQ & Catering
    0.7 miles away
    LongHorn Steakhouse
    2.0 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of AR. It is a large-sized community with 55 total beds.

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