The Springs of Barrow
2600 John Barrow Road · Little Rock, AR · 72204 · 5012244173
139 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Springs Arkansas
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.16 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
72% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.16 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 72% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
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.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
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.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2023
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.
Corrected December 3, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2023
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.
Corrected December 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 3, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected December 3, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045432 · certified since July 25, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.