Government Medicare Medicaid

ARKANSAS VETERANS HOME AT FAYETTEVILLE

1179 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE, Fayetteville, AR 72703

2.0 CMS Rating
Government - State
90 Certified Beds
68 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

Official Government Ratings

Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

Resident & Family Councils Active

Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.

Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer

Free guide: the exact questions to ask ARKANSAS VETERANS HOME AT FAYETTEVILLE, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 7.93%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 32.43%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 5.58%

Lower is better

How ARKANSAS VETERANS HOME AT FAYETTEVILLE Compares

ARKANSAS VETERANS HOME AT FAYETTEVILLE is a 90-bed government-owned nursing facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (32.4%) is above the Arkansas average of 11.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.

Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fayetteville, the local average is 3.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Arkansas average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 32.4% — worse than the Arkansas average of 11.1% (193% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Arkansas average of 3.9% (43% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.9% — worse than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (79% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arkansas averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask ARKANSAS VETERANS HOME AT FAYETTEVILLE

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARKANSAS VETERANS HOME AT FAYETTEVILLE with other nursing homes in Fayetteville.

How is ARKANSAS VETERANS HOME AT FAYETTEVILLE addressing its health inspections rating?

CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What is ARKANSAS VETERANS HOME AT FAYETTEVILLE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 32.4% here versus 11.1% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is ARKANSAS VETERANS HOME AT FAYETTEVILLE doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 3.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

Why is ARKANSAS VETERANS HOME AT FAYETTEVILLE's occupancy below many full facilities?

The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 90 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARKANSAS VETERANS HOME AT FAYETTEVILLE?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

Where does ARKANSAS VETERANS HOME AT FAYETTEVILLE lag behind other Fayetteville options?

Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.

The Senior Community Around Fayetteville

Fayetteville sits in Washington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Arkansas as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
27,557 (11.7%)
Median age
32.2 years
Median household income
$52,380
Median home value
$184,300

Demographics for Washington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fayetteville.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 045417
County Washington
Total Beds 90
Occupied Beds 58
Occupancy Rate 64%
Ownership Government - State

Other Facilities in Fayetteville

Location

1179 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE, Fayetteville, AR 72703

Give Them a Daily Friend

Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.

  • AI calls them daily
  • Friendly conversation
  • Alerts if something's wrong
Start 7-Day Free Trial

Works on any phone. No app needed.

Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.