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Premier At the Springs
3600 Richards Road, North Little Rock, AR 72117
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Premier At the Springs, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is certified for 132 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the The Springs Arkansas chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Arkansas median of 4; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 15, 13 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 26.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Arkansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 60.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pulaski Co. median | Arkansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 35 | 24 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.5 | 18.2 | 15.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.5% | 64.8% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Arkansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Aug 2025, 8 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×21 F ×3 B ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0803 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0803 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | B | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arkansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.5%, RNs 64.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Arkansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.6% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.8% | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.1% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Premier Wellness Llc. Chain: The Springs Arkansas (26 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2022 |
| Black River Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/20/2025 |
| Richards Road Realty LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2022 |
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Other nursing homes in Pulaski County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State Veterans Home At North Little Rock | North Little Rock | 96 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16.7 | — | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Nursing and Rehabilitation Center At Good Shepherd | Little Rock | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 21.7 | — | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Presbyterian Village, Inc | Little Rock | 70 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 10.0 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| The Springs of Chenal | Little Rock | 70 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 11.4 | — | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Lakewood Health and Rehab, LLC | North Little Rock | 85 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 30.6 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Pleasant Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing | Little Rock | 97 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15.5 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
| The Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove | Little Rock | 140 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 17.1 | — | 8 May 2025 |
| The Springs of Barrow | Little Rock | 139 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 12.9 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
All 23 facilities in Pulaski County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Premier At the Springs been cited for?
35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arkansas median is 17 per facility.
Has Premier At the Springs been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Premier At the Springs compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Arkansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Premier At the Springs?
It is part of the The Springs Arkansas chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Black River Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Premier At the Springs last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.