The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2023 — 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 WALDRON
WALDRON, AR · Medicare-certified · 105 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
THE SPRINGS OF WALDRON has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reported 3.40 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food safety, menu/nutrition, and infection prevention and control.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.404 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.404.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.78
- Nurse aides
- 2.10
- Weekend nursing
- 2.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
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
30.4%20%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%3.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.9%5.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.7%4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17%14.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%13.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.5%25.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.1%14.7%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.5%95.3%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—76.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.4%83.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited December 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 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — 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 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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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
- 65.6 residents on an average day (62% of 105 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 23 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.