Fort Smith hospitals
- Baptist Health - Fort Smith 1001 Towson Ave, 72901 · (479) 441-4000 2 hr 4 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 370 beds Call Baptist Health - Fort Smith Directions to Baptist Health - Fort Smith (Google Maps) Details for Baptist Health - Fort Smith
- Mercy Hospital Fort Smith 7301 Rogers Ave, 72903 · (479) 314-6000 3 hr 48 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 343 beds Call Mercy Hospital Fort Smith Directions to Mercy Hospital Fort Smith (Google Maps) Details for Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
- Healthsouth Rehab Hospital 1401 J St S, 72901 · (479) 785-3300 rehabilitation hospital 80 beds Call Healthsouth Rehab Hospital Directions to Healthsouth Rehab Hospital (Google Maps) Details for Healthsouth Rehab Hospital
- Valley Behavioral Health System 10301 Mayo Dr, 72923 · (479) 755-2321 psychiatric hospital 57 beds Call Valley Behavioral Health System Directions to Valley Behavioral Health System (Google Maps) Details for Valley Behavioral Health System
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About hospitals in Fort Smith
There are 4 hospitals in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in Sebastian County. 2 of them have an emergency department. By type: 2 acute care hospitals, 1 psychiatric hospital and 1 rehabilitation hospital.
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Fort Smith lasts 2 hr 56 min, 46 min longer than the Arkansas median of 2 hr 10 min. The shortest is at Baptist Health - Fort Smith, 2 hr 4 min.
Compare hospitals in Fort Smith
Two Fort Smith hospitals side by side on Medicare star ratings, patient survey results, ER times and safety.
Community health centers near Fort Smith
Community health centers (federally qualified health centers) see patients with or without insurance and charge on a sliding scale based on income. They are not emergency rooms: call ahead for an appointment.
- 2.4mi Eastside Family Clinic 4003 Massard Rd, Fort Smith, AR · River Valley Primary Care Services 479-434-4747
- 2.9mi RVPCS - Northside Clinic 4900 Kelley Hwy, Fort Smith, AR · River Valley Primary Care Services 479-785-5700
- 3.6mi Northside Clinic at 6th Street 3202 N 6th St, Fort Smith, AR · River Valley Primary Care Services 479-783-3900
- 9.4mi Bonanza Wellness Center 920 S Highway 45, Bonanza, AR · River Valley Primary Care Services 479-279-7690
Source: HRSA Health Center Program (HHS).
Care after the hospital in Fort Smith
Medicare-certified dialysis centers, home health agencies and hospices, with their CMS ratings.
Marketplace insurers with Fort Smith hospitals in network
How many of the 4 Fort Smith hospitals on this page each insurer's 2027 Marketplace plans list as in network. From the insurers' provider files, loaded November 4, 2026. Networks change; confirm with your insurer.
- Ambetter2027 Marketplace plans in Arkansas 4 of 4Fort Smith hospitals
- Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield2027 Marketplace plans in Arkansas 4 of 4Fort Smith hospitals
- Health Advantage2027 Marketplace plans in Arkansas 4 of 4Fort Smith hospitals
- Octave2027 Marketplace plans in Arkansas 4 of 4Fort Smith hospitals
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Fort Smith, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
People and health care in Fort Smith
From the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024) for the city of Fort Smith.
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Questions about hospitals in Fort Smith
How many hospitals are in Fort Smith, Arkansas?
There are 4 hospitals in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 2 of them have an emergency department.
How long is the emergency room wait in Fort Smith?
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Fort Smith lasts 2 hr 56 min, based on CMS measure OP-18b. That is a median over a 12-month reporting period, not a live figure. The Arkansas median is 2 hr 10 min.
Which hospital in Fort Smith has the shortest ER wait?
Baptist Health - Fort Smith reports the shortest median emergency department visit in Fort Smith at 2 hr 4 min.
What is the best hospital in Fort Smith?
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith has 3 out of 5 stars, the highest overall rating among the 2 Fort Smith hospitals CMS rates. CMS star ratings measure quality and safety; they are not patient reviews.
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