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THE SPRINGS OF BARROW

LITTLE ROCK, AR · Medicare-certified · 139 beds

In good standing
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall

THE SPRINGS OF BARROW (LITTLE ROCK, AR) has an overall 5-star rating, with strong quality measures and a 4-star health inspection rating, but a low 2-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.96 hours per resident per day, slightly below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.9639 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: March 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9639.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.16
Licensed practical nurses
1.00
Nurse aides
2.80
Weekend nursing
3.29

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 72%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%

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

21.6%15.4%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

2.5%2.4%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

4.6%5.8%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

16.9%13.7%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

10.1%8.3%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

11.5%0%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

9.5%10.4%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

3.8%2.3%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

13.6%9.2%Improving

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

94%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

97.5%94%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

83.6%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

94.5%82.8%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 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 its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

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

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS · 26 homes · 3.6 stars avg
Occupancy
90.1 residents on an average day (65% of 139 beds)
Medicare history
Certified for 15 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.