1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Waldron, AR
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1369 West 6th Street, Waldron, AR
(479) 637-3171
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
105
Certified beds
Average residents
70
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Springs Arkansas
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2003-04-30
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.44
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.69
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.51
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.26
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
38%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.8 |
2.0
0.8 pts worse
|
1.9
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.1 |
2.2
0.9 pts worse
|
1.8
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.3% |
94.9%
1.4 pts better
|
93.4%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.9% |
3.9%
1 pts better
|
3.3%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
1.4%
1.4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.3% |
4.9%
1.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 27.1% |
21.8%
5.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
7.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 29.2% |
12.5%
16.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
12.5 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 | 6.9% |
11.4%
4.5 pts better
|
16.3%
9.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.9% |
10.4%
1.5 pts better
|
14.9%
6 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 | 17.5% |
14.6%
2.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.8% |
4.6%
3.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 65.8% |
81.8%
16 pts worse
|
81.7%
15.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 19.6% |
13.8%
5.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
7.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.1% |
1.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 76.8% |
77.9%
1.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
2.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 13.2% |
25.2%
12 pts better
|
23.9%
10.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
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 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-09-26
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-26
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-09-26
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-09-26
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-09-05
Inspection history
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 2025-01-10
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-03-24
Health
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-24
Health
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected 2024-03-24
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-27
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-09-22
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 2023-09-27
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected 2023-09-27
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2023-09-27
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2023-09-27
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-07-07
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-04-28
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 2023-04-28
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-09-05
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2022-09-05
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 2022-09-05
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-09-05
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-09-05
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-09-05
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2022-09-05
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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