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.
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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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.