There are 14 skilled nursing facilities serving Fort Smith, Arkansas. This includes 6 facilities in Fort Smith and 8 nearby. Skilled nursing costs in Arkansas range from about $132 to $265 daily, with a median cost running around $186. The monthly expense averages about $5,580 and ranges between $3,960 and $7,956. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $66,960, which is less than the US average of $91,584.
Skilled nursing costs in Fort Smith generally range from around $167 per day up to $240 per day, with a median cost of around $196 per day. This equates to a yearly cost of around $71,176.
Fort Smith is a mid size city in Sebastian County within Arkansas. It is part of the Fort Smith metropolitan area. With 150,605 inhabitants in the surrounding area and 90,141 within the city itself, it is the 2nd largest city in the state. The senior community currently comprises about 24% of the total population.
Fort Smith has a good SeniorScore™ of 77. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000 and a median household income is $39,000 (the Arkansas state average is $35,000). The current unemployment rate is about 6.29% and the median home price is $70,500, which is much less than the state average of $117,000.
Fort Smith has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city receives average levels of rainfall annually. Fort Smith has good air quality and a high rate of crime in comparison to other American cities.