The Springs of Waldron
1369 West 6th Street · Waldron, AR · 72958 · 4796373171
105 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
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 January 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 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 September 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 11, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023 · 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 July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045383 · certified since April 30, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.