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THE SPRINGS OF AVALON

WEST MEMPHIS, AR · Medicare-certified · 85 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall

THE SPRINGS OF AVALON (West Memphis, AR) has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 4 stars for quality measures. It reports 3.23 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it has had $8,416 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.2279 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: February 27, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $8,416recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2279.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.31
Licensed practical nurses
0.86
Nurse aides
2.06
Weekend nursing
2.86

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 86%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

2.7%2.1%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

3.2%1.3%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

3%2.7%No change

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

6.1%1.4%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

2%6.1%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

0%2.3%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

9.4%10%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

4.2%4.5%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

6.6%25.6%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%0%No change

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

98.5%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

98.4%98.7%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

90%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

92.7%76.1%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 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

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 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

Recent history

  1. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $8,416 was recorded.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $8,281 was recorded.

  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,416 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Aug 14, 2025

    $8,416

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Jan 1, 2021

Now operated by West Memphis Operators, LLC, previously Wm Crittenden Operations LLC.

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS · 26 homes · 3.5 stars avg
Occupancy
81.5 residents on an average day (96% of 85 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.