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The Springs of Greers Ferry

1040 Wedding Ford Road, Heber Springs, AR 72543 · (501) 362-8137 · 140 certified beds

Overall★★★★☆ 4/5
Health inspections★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3/5

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 4/5; median among 218 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3.5/5.

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  • The published staff-turnover figure is 44.3%. Ask which reporting period it covers and how the current staffing team compares.
  • Ask who is responsible for care decisions locally and at THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS. A shared affiliation does not establish identical care at every location.
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Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Springs Arkansas, a group operating 26 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $117,146 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.4/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 4.01 (Arkansas median: 3.92). RN hours: 0.33. Weekend total: 3.65. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 14 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2024-08-15Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2024-09-14
2024-08-15Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. EHealthcorrected 2024-09-14
2024-08-15Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. EHealthcorrected 2024-09-14
2024-08-15Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. EHealthcorrected 2024-09-14
2024-08-15Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. EHealthcorrected 2024-09-14
2024-08-15Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. DHealthcorrected 2024-09-14
2023-07-06Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-06Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. EHealthcorrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-06Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. EHealthcorrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-06Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. EHealthcorrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-06Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. EHealthcorrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-06Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. EHealthcorrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-06Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. DHealthcorrected 2023-07-21
2023-07-06Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2023-07-21

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
BLACK RIVER HEALTHCARE LLCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/31/2022
KING, DIANNAOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/13/2023
PUGH, MARYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/31/2022

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “The Springs of Greers Ferry — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 045158), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/the-springs-of-greers-ferry-heber-springs-ar/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 045158. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.