The Springs of Greers Ferry
1040 Wedding Ford Road · Heber Springs, AR · 72543 · 5013628137
140 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
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
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 September 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected September 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 14, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 6, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 6, 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 July 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 6, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 6, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045158 · certified since August 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.