Heber Springs, AR

The Springs Of Greers Ferry

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1040 Wedding Ford Road, Heber Springs, AR

(501) 362-8137

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

140

Certified beds

Average residents

79

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Springs Arkansas

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1990-08-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.37

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.87

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.11

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.83

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

64%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

53%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
2.0
0.2 pts better
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.7
2.2
0.5 pts worse
1.8
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
94.9%
4.8 pts better
93.4%
6.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.7%
96.1%
2.6 pts better
95.5%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
3.9%
0.9 pts better
3.3%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.8%
1.4%
0.4 pts worse
11.4%
9.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.4%
4.9%
0.5 pts better
5.4%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 25.1%
21.8%
3.3 pts worse
19.6%
5.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 24.7%
12.5%
12.2 pts worse
16.7%
8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 10.6%
11.4%
0.8 pts better
16.3%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.2%
10.4%
3.8 pts worse
14.9%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
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
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 19.7%
14.6%
5.1 pts worse
19.8%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.5%
4.6%
1.9 pts worse
5.1%
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.0%
81.8%
10.2 pts better
81.7%
10.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.6%
13.8%
7.2 pts better
12.0%
5.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.4%
1.4 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 66.7%
77.9%
11.2 pts worse
79.7%
13 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.8%
25.2%
0.6 pts worse
23.9%
1.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2026-01-08 · Fire 2026-01-08

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-08-15 · Fire 2024-08-15

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-07-06 · Fire 2023-07-06

12 health deficiencies

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

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2026-02-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

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 2026-02-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-02-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-02-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-09-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-06

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-06

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-07-21

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · 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 2024-09-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-09-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

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 2024-09-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

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 2024-09-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-09-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-06

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 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-06

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 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-06

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 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-06

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-06

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 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-06

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-06

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-06

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 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-30

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 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-23

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2023-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-23

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-23

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 2023-07-21

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Gutman, Isaac

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

28% 34 facilities 2022-03-31
Hoffman, Alexander

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

28% 34 facilities 2022-03-31
Taub, Jacob

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

28% 36 facilities 2022-03-31
Herzberg, Chaim

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

15% 25 facilities 2022-03-31
Black River Healthcare LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 6 facilities 2022-03-31
Pugh, Mary

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-03-31

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