Fort Smith Times

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Chapel Ridge Health and Rehabilitation was owned by four stakeholders, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The nursing home, located in Sebastian County, has been owned by them since Aug. 25, 2016.

Current Chapel Ridge Health and Rehabilitation owners are listed in the table below.

Chapel Ridge Health and Rehabilitation is registered as a for-profit facility.

During that period, the nursing home boasted an overall rating of four from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 3.0 recorded for nursing homes in Arkansas. CMS ratings evaluate nursing homes based on critical aspects such as health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.

According to the data, Chapel Ridge Health and Rehabilitation aided an average of 83.7 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 157 beds available. Currently, the nursing home is not located within a hospital.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Chapel Ridge Health and Rehabilitation achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were seven for-profit nursing homes in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.

A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Nursing Home	Owner	Ownership Type	Overall Rating	Avg. No. of Residents per day
Ashton Place Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	Paralea Hursh, Michael Morton, David Norsworthy, and Jerry Sams	For profit - Limited Liability company	5	114.5
Chapel Ridge Health and Rehabilitation	Paralea Hursh, Michael Morton, David Norsworthy, and Jerry Sams	For profit - Limited Liability company	4	83.7
Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center	James Estes, James Norman Estes JR Trustee, and Jennifer Lee Estes Trustee 031093	For profit - Limited Liability company	1	130.7
Fianna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	RHS Nursing, LLC	For profit - Limited Liability company	2	94.6
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center	James Estes, James Norman Estes JR Trustee, and Jennifer Lee Estes Trustee 031093	For profit - Limited Liability company	1	95.4
Pink Bud Home for the Golden Years	Roger Corbin, Sheila Corbin, ERRS, Inc., Rhonda Oliver, and Evelyn Wilson	For profit - Corporation	4	62
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	Arkansas Opco Holding, LLC	For profit - Limited Liability company	2	111.7