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The Springs of Brinkley
1214 North Main, Brinkley, AR 72021
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 Brinkley, in Brinkley, Arkansas, is certified for 116 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 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 12, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.7.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $18K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Arkansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 65.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Monroe Co. median | Arkansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 21 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.1 | 18.1 | 15.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 65.1% | 65.1% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $17,515 | $17,515 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 19 Mar 2026, 15 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×10 E ×7 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2026 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 15 Aug 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 | 8 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 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 | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Aug 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 | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | Fine | $9,113 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Fine | $8,402 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arkansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 65.1%, RNs 90.0%; 0 administrators 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 | 11.4% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 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 | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.3% | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.8% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Brinkley Healthcare Llc. Chain: The Springs Arkansas (26 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2022 |
| Brinkley Realty LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2022 |
| El Dorado Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/10/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Springs of Brinkley been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arkansas median is 17 per facility.
Has The Springs of Brinkley been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $18K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Springs of Brinkley compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Arkansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Springs of Brinkley?
It is part of the The Springs Arkansas chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include El Dorado Healthcare Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Springs of Brinkley last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 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.