Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center
228 Pointer Trail West · Van Buren, AR · 72956 · 4794745276
105 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Southern Administrative Services
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
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 January 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 21, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 23, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
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 October 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 23, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045138 · certified since March 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.