Arkansas › Pulaski County › Little Rock
The Springs of Chenal
3115 S Bowman Road, Little Rock, AR 72211
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 Chenal, in Little Rock, Arkansas, is certified for 70 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the The Springs Arkansas chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Arkansas median of 4; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 6, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 11.4 per 100 beds, fewer 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 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Arkansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 80.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pulaski Co. median | Arkansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 8 | 24 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.4 | 18.2 | 15.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 80.8% | 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: 16 Dec 2025, 25 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×5 E ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Jul 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 20 Jul 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 | 3 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 80.8%, RNs 83.3%; 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 | 7.1% | 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 | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.9% | 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: Allay 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 |
| Allay Realty Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Blue River Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Chenal been cited for?
8 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 Chenal been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Springs of Chenal 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 Chenal?
It is part of the The Springs Arkansas chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. 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 Chenal last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Dec 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.