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The Springs of Barrow
2600 John Barrow Road, Little Rock, AR 72204
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.
The Springs of Barrow is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Little Rock, Arkansas, certified for 139 beds and caring for about 89 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Arkansas median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 8, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 12.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Arkansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 74.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pulaski Co. median | Arkansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 24 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.9 | 18.2 | 15.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 74.8% | 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: 5 Mar 2026, 12 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×7 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 12 Sep 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 | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 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 | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Aug 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 74.8%, RNs —; 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 | 6.7% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.0% | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.8% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Barrow Healthcare Llc. Chain: The Springs Arkansas (26 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Barrow Realty Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Blue River Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
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 Pinnacle Mountain | Little Rock | 110 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 13.6 | — | 7 Jul 2025 |
All 23 facilities in Pulaski County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Springs of Barrow been cited for?
18 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 The Springs of Barrow been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Springs of Barrow compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Arkansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Springs of Barrow?
It is part of the The Springs Arkansas chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Blue River Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Springs of Barrow last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Mar 2026.
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.