THE SPRINGS OF AVALON (West Memphis, AR) has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 4-star quality measures. It reports 3.39 nurse hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, along with $8,281 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: February 27, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $8,281recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3887.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.27
Licensed practical nurses
0.83
Nurse aides
2.29
Weekend nursing
2.94
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
3.1%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.9%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.2%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
5.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
98.5%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
90%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,281 was recorded.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,281 in total fines.
Federal fine
Aug 14, 2025
$8,281
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS · 26 homes · 3.6 stars avg
Occupancy
82.6 residents on an average day (97% of 85 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.