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The Springs of Hillcrest
1421 West Second St North, Prescott, AR 71857
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.
Certified for 90 beds, The Springs of Hillcrest serves Prescott in Nevada County, Arkansas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1996.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Arkansas median of 4; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 9, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.1 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 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Arkansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 41.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Nevada Co. median | Arkansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 19 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.1 | 21.1 | 15.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.7% | 53.4% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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, 23 May 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×6 E ×10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 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 | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 23 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 | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | 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 | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 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 | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Jul 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 7 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 | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 7 Jul 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 7 Jul 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 7 Jul 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 | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 7 Jul 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 7 Jul 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2023 |
| 7 Jul 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 11 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 41.7%, 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 | 4.1% | 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 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.2% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.8% | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.3% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.3% | 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: Hillcrest 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 | 08/16/2021 |
| Blue River Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/25/2025 |
| Hillcrest Realty Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2021 |
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 Nevada County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blossoms At Prescott Rehab & Nursing Center | Prescott | 111 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 14.4 | — | 5 Feb 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Nevada County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Springs of Hillcrest been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arkansas median is 17 per facility.
Has The Springs of Hillcrest been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Springs of Hillcrest compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Arkansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Springs of Hillcrest?
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 Hillcrest last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Aug 2025; 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.