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)
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
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
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
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.37
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.40 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.87
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.95 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
3.11
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.72 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.35
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.24
RN + LPN hours · state 1.35 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.83
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.48 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.27
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.27 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing · state 0.03 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.41
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.84
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.23
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
64%
Annual RN turnover · state 48% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover · state 51% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
3,713
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
43.01
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9960
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
3.17
Performance 19.96% · Measure score 3.17 · Achievement 3.17 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Healthcare-associated infections
6.58
Baseline 8.55% · Performance 6.04% · Measure score 6.58 · Achievement 6.02 · Improvement 6.58
Total nurse turnover
3.84
Baseline 66.07% · Performance 48.19% · Measure score 3.84 · Achievement 3.79 · Improvement 3.84
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.62
Baseline 3.48 hours · Performance 4.11 hours · Measure score 3.62 · Achievement 3.62 · Improvement 2.23
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.56% |
10.72%
0.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 90 · Observed rate 12.22% · Lower 95% interval 7.29% |
| Discharge to community | 37.24% |
50.57%
13.3 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 56 · Observed rate 26.79% · Lower 95% interval 24.93% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.2 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 88% |
95.27%
7.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 44 · Denominator 50 |
| Falls with major injury | 2% |
0.77%
1.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 50 |
| Discharge self-care score | 66.67% |
53.69%
13 pts better
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 27 |
| Discharge mobility score | 55.56% |
50.94%
4.6 pts better
|
Numerator 15 · Denominator 27 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 6% |
2.29%
3.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 50 · Adjusted rate 5.76% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.04% |
7.12%
1.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 52 · Observed rate 1.92% · Lower 95% interval 3.3% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 82 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 93.48% |
42%
51.5 pts better
|
Numerator 86 · Denominator 92 |
| Discharge function score | 62.96% |
56.45%
6.5 pts better
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 27 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 0% |
25.2%
25.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 20 |
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 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.6 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 2.7 · Observed 2.6 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 98.6% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.7% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 98.7% |
| 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 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 4.1% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 1.8% |
| 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 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 4.4% |
| 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 · Q1 31.6% · Q2 20.3% · Q3 20.0% · Q4 28.8% · 4Q avg 25.1% |
| 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 · Q1 27.0% · Q2 19.5% · Q3 28.6% · Q4 23.7% · 4Q avg 24.7% · 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 | 10.6% |
11.4%
0.8 pts better
|
16.3%
5.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.3% · Q2 15.5% · Q3 14.8% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 10.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 11.8% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 20.7% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 14.2% · 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 | 19.7% |
14.6%
5.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.1% · Q2 18.6% · Q3 21.2% · Q4 9.5% · 4Q avg 19.7% |
| 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 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 5.3% · Q3 7.8% · Q4 5.8% · 4Q avg 6.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 84.6% · Q2 87.2% · Q3 95.6% · Q4 98.1% · 4Q avg 92.0% |
| 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 · Adjusted 6.6% · Observed 8.3% · Expected 14.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 66.7% |
| 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 · Adjusted 25.8% · Observed 29.2% · Expected 26.9% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
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
Hoffman, Alexander
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Taub, Jacob
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Herzberg, Chaim
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Black River Healthcare LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Pugh, Mary
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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