Batesville, AR

The Springs Batesville

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1975 White Drive, Batesville, AR

(870) 698-1853

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

150

Certified beds

Average residents

98

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Springs Arkansas

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

26 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.28

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.40 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.05

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.95 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.86

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.72 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.19

All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.33

RN + LPN hours · state 1.35 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.60

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.48 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.20

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.27 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.03 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.34

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.99

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.15

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

56%

Annual RN turnover · state 48% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

62%

Annual nurse turnover · state 51% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

2,166

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

51.34

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0057

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

7.96

Baseline 21.47% · Performance 17.74% · Measure score 7.96 · Achievement 7.96 · Improvement 7.89

Healthcare-associated infections

5.77

Baseline 6.40% · Performance 6.11% · Measure score 5.77 · Achievement 5.77 · Improvement 1.54

Total nurse turnover

0.73

Baseline 63.44% · Performance 60.71% · Measure score 0.73 · Achievement 0.73 · Improvement 0.21

Adjusted total nurse staffing

6.08

Baseline 4.21 hours · Performance 4.81 hours · Measure score 6.08 · Achievement 6.08 · Improvement 3.32

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	10.14%	10.72% 0.6 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 108 · Observed rate 10.19% · Lower 95% interval 7.5%
Discharge to community	53.7%	50.57% 3.1 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 52 · Observed rate 42.31% · Lower 95% interval 37.74%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.93	1.02 0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	98.25%	95.27% 3 pts better	Numerator 56 · Denominator 57
Falls with major injury	3.51%	0.77% 2.7 pts worse	Numerator 2 · Denominator 57
Discharge self-care score	70.97%	53.69% 17.3 pts better	Numerator 22 · Denominator 31
Discharge mobility score	58.06%	50.94% 7.1 pts better	Numerator 18 · Denominator 31
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	5.26%	2.29% 3 pts worse	Numerator 3 · Denominator 57 · Adjusted rate 5.47%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	6.11%	7.12% 1 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 58 · Observed rate 3.45% · Lower 95% interval 3.24%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 98
Staff flu vaccination coverage	100%	42% 58 pts better	Numerator 98 · Denominator 98
Discharge function score	61.29%	56.45% 4.8 pts better	Numerator 19 · Denominator 31
Transfer of health information to provider	Not Available	95.95%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	12.5%	25.2% 12.7 pts worse	Numerator 3 · Denominator 24

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.2	2.0 0.8 pts better	1.9 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.0	2.2 1.2 pts better	1.8 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.6%	94.9% 3.7 pts better	93.4% 5.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.9% · Q2 97.9% · Q3 98.8% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	96.1% 3.9 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.8%	3.9% 0.1 pts better	3.3% 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 4.2% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 4.7% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	3.8%	1.4% 2.4 pts worse	11.4% 7.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 5.5% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 3.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	1.3%	4.9% 3.6 pts better	5.4% 4.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	29.9%	21.8% 8.1 pts worse	19.6% 10.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.5% · Q2 24.4% · Q3 31.1% · Q4 34.2% · 4Q avg 29.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	26.2%	12.5% 13.7 pts worse	16.7% 9.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.6% · Q2 28.6% · Q3 21.8% · Q4 23.3% · 4Q avg 26.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	3.8%	11.4% 7.6 pts better	16.3% 12.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.6% · Q3 7.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	4.2%	10.4% 6.2 pts better	14.9% 10.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 4.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.7% 0.7 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.1% 1.1 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	6.0%	14.6% 8.6 pts better	19.8% 13.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 6.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	4.5%	4.6% 0.1 pts better	5.1% 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 4.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	86.7%	81.8% 4.9 pts better	81.7% 5 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 84.3% · Q2 86.2% · Q3 86.4% · Q4 89.2% · 4Q avg 86.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	8.8%	13.8% 5 pts better	12.0% 3.2 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.8% · Observed 11.4% · Expected 14.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.5%	1.4% 1.1 pts worse	1.6% 0.9 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 8.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	83.3%	77.9% 5.4 pts better	79.7% 3.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 83.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	33.8%	25.2% 8.6 pts worse	23.9% 9.9 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 33.8% · Observed 40.9% · Expected 28.9% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-28 · Fire 2025-08-28

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-23 · Fire 2024-05-23

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-04-07 · Fire 2023-04-07

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-09-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-09-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2025-09-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-06-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-06-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K344 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

Corrected 2024-06-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-06-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2023-05-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-07

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-05-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2025-09-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-09-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-05

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-01

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-10-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-06-21