Cycle 1
Health 2024-08-15 · Fire 2024-08-15
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Brinkley, AR
The Springs of Brinkley
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $12,735 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1214 North Main, Brinkley, AR
(870) 734-3636
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
116
Certified beds
Average residents
56
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Springs Arkansas
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2009-06-19
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
0.27
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.40 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.76
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.95 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.88
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.72 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.91
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.03
RN + LPN hours · state 1.35 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.41
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
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
0.30
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.29
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.25
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
70%
Annual RN turnover · state 48% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
59%
Annual nurse turnover · state 51% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
11,144
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
17.88
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9819
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Performance 8.55% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Total nurse turnover
1.14
Performance 59.02% · Measure score 1.14 · Achievement 1.14 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.22
Baseline 3.65 hours · Performance 4.28 hours · Measure score 4.22 · Achievement 4.22 · Improvement 2.45
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 12.04% |
10.72%
1.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 51 · Observed rate 17.65% · Lower 95% interval 8.43% |
| Discharge to community | 32.1% |
50.57%
18.5 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 25 · Observed rate 16% · Lower 95% interval 20.03% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.25 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 43 · Denominator 43 |
| Falls with major injury | 2.33% |
0.77%
1.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 43 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 11.63% |
2.29%
9.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 43 · Adjusted rate 9.29% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.55% |
7.12%
1.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 25 · Observed rate 20% · Lower 95% interval 4.09% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 83 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 98.67% |
42%
56.7 pts better
|
Numerator 74 · Denominator 75 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| 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 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 20% |
25.2%
5.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 20 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
2.0
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
2.2
0.3 pts worse
|
1.8
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.5 · Observed 2.3 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 78.6% |
94.9%
16.3 pts worse
|
93.4%
14.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 76.2% · Q2 76.6% · Q3 73.5% · Q4 87.8% · 4Q avg 78.6% |
| 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 | 3.2% |
3.9%
0.7 pts better
|
3.3%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.6% |
1.4%
0.8 pts better
|
11.4%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.0% |
4.9%
1.9 pts better
|
5.4%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 3.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 25.6% |
21.8%
3.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.5% · Q2 23.3% · Q3 23.3% · Q4 28.3% · 4Q avg 25.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.4% |
12.5%
1.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.2% · Q2 21.4% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 12.1% · 4Q avg 14.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.5% |
0.1%
0.4 pts worse
|
0.1%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.1% |
11.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 4.8% · 4Q avg 12.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.1% |
10.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.9% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 5.4% · Q4 9.8% · 4Q avg 11.1% · 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 | 19.9% |
14.6%
5.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.2% · Q2 18.0% · Q3 33.4% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 19.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.9% |
4.6%
1.7 pts better
|
5.1%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 74.1% |
81.8%
7.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
7.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 79.2% · Q2 66.7% · Q3 68.0% · Q4 82.2% · 4Q avg 74.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 28.2% |
13.8%
14.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
16.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 28.2% · Observed 32.0% · Expected 12.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.4% |
1.4%
About the same
|
1.6%
0.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 72.1% |
77.9%
5.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
7.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 72.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.6% |
25.2%
5.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
6.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 30.6% · Observed 32.0% · Expected 25.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-08-25 · Fire 2023-08-25
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-05-25 · Fire 2022-05-25
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
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 2024-09-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-09-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-09-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-09-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
K344 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected 2024-09-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
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 2023-09-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-09-14
B · Minimal harm
2023-08-25
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-06-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2022-06-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2022-06-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-06-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
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 2022-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
K344 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected 2022-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-06-24
B · Minimal harm
2022-05-25
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-05-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-07-17
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-07-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-04
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-09-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-09-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
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 2024-09-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
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 2024-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2024-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
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 2024-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
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 2023-09-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-09-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-09-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
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 2023-09-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-09-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
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 2022-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
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 2022-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2022-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2022-06-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-06-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-25
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-06-24
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$12,735
2025-07-17
Fine
Fine · fine $12,735
Fine
Ownership
Taub, Jacob
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Gutman, Isaac
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Hoffman, Alexander
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Herzberg, Chaim
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Davis, Melora
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
El Dorado Healthcare Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Sherwood, Chad
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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