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The Springs of Waldron
1369 West 6th Street, Waldron, AR 72958
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 Waldron, in Waldron, Arkansas, is certified for 105 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the The Springs Arkansas chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Arkansas median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 5, 17 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 21.0 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 (0.5 RN), close to the Arkansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Scott Co. median | Arkansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 22 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.0 | 21.0 | 15.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 50.0% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $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: 12 Mar 2026, 1 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 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 | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 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 | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 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 | 27 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 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 | 27 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 | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 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 50.0%, RNs 28.6%; 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 | 6.2% | 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 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.2% | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.3% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.2% | 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: Waldron Healthcare Llc. Chain: The Springs Arkansas (26 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Red River Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Waldron Realty Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Springs of Waldron been cited for?
22 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 Waldron been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Springs of Waldron 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 Waldron?
It is part of the The Springs Arkansas chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Red River Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Springs of Waldron last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Dec 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 12 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.