The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
THE SPRINGS OF CHENAL
LITTLE ROCK, AR · Medicare-certified · 70 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
THE SPRINGS OF CHENAL (LITTLE ROCK, AR) has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with strong health inspection and quality measures ratings, but a lower staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 4.48 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4807 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4807.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.50
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.26
- Nurse aides
- 2.72
- Weekend nursing
- 3.66
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 78%
Registered nurse turnover: 88%
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
—7.7%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.9%3.4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5%5%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—10.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20%5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.8%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—10.3%—
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
—87.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.2%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—73.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88%62.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: D
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS · 26 homes · 3.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 47.5 residents on an average day (68% of 70 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 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.