A nursing home for Fort Smith families, five minutes away
Across the state line, not across the state.
Riverside Health Services is in Arkoma, Oklahoma, about six minutes from downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. Here is what Fort Smith families should know.
Closer than most of Fort Smith
From Fort Smith, the usual route follows Towson Avenue (US 71B) and South Y Street to State Line Road, then Arkansas Street into Arkoma. We are at 1008 Arkansas Street.
That means short drives for family visits, and short trips to and from the Fort Smith hospitals and physicians many of our residents already use.
| Destination | Address | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health-Fort Smith | 1001 Towson Avenue | about 2 miles | about 5 minutes |
| Downtown Fort Smith | Garrison Avenue | about 3 miles | about 6 minutes |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 7301 Rogers Avenue | about 7 miles | about 12 minutes |
What Riverside offers Fort Smith
Ventilator & trach care
Respiratory care that not every nursing home provides, five minutes from downtown. About our ventilator & trach care
Rehab and long-term care
Physical and occupational therapy, and long-term care, under one roof. Rehab · Long-term care
Small by design
56 beds, so the people caring for your loved one get to know them, and you, by name.
Questions about crossing the line
How far is Riverside from Fort Smith?
About 3 miles, or six minutes, from downtown Fort Smith. Riverside is in Arkoma, on the Oklahoma side of the state line.
Can an Arkansas resident move to a nursing home in Oklahoma?
Yes. Anyone can choose a nursing home across the state line. What changes is Medicaid, which is run by each state.
My parent is on Arkansas Medicaid. What happens if they move to Riverside?
In most cases Arkansas Medicaid does not pay for long-term care in an Oklahoma nursing home. Your parent would apply for Oklahoma Medicaid (SoonerCare) through Oklahoma Human Services, which decides eligibility. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority explains how to apply. Call our Business Office Manager at (918) 875-3107 before the move so we can help with the timing.
Does Medicare work the same in Oklahoma?
Yes. Original Medicare is a federal program, so it works the same on both sides of the state line. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, so call us with the plan name and we’ll check.
Check us yourself. Every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home has a public record. Look up our ratings, staffing and inspection results before you decide.
See it for yourself, five minutes away.
Call to arrange a tour at a time that suits your family.
(918) 875-3107