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Creekside at the Springs

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.

620 Noth Panther Avenue, Yellville, AR 7268796 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 38 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Creekside at the Springs is highly regarded for its clean environment and dedicated nursing staff, making it a strong candidate for long-term care. However, families should be vigilant regarding administrative communication and medical reporting; we recommend keeping detailed personal records of all medical assessments and billing statements to resolve potential discrepancies.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

38 reviews on Google
Creekside at the Springs is widely praised for its clean environment and friendly, attentive nursing staff. While many families report positive experiences with long-term and memory care, some visitors have raised concerns regarding administrative communication, billing accuracy, and the quality of food service.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0Meds3.0Memory7.0Comms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and professional nursing staff
  • Engaging activities and resident amenities
  • Responsive communication regarding health updates

Concerns

  • Inconsistent or poor administrative management and billing issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Dissatisfaction with food quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Concerns regarding accuracy of medical reporting and communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02018(1)1.02020(2)4.52021(2)5.02022(10)4.12023(14)4.62024(12)3.02025(2)

Distribution · 43 analyzed

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4
3
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5

How They Respond to Reviews

23%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility has a strong emphasis on resident amenities; could you walk me through a typical week of activities and how you encourage residents to participate?
  • 2We want to ensure our loved one receives consistent care; how do you handle the coordination of medication management to ensure accuracy and timely administration?
  • 3Regarding the dining experience, what steps are you currently taking to improve the variety and quality of the meals served to residents?
  • 4Could you explain the process for how your administrative team handles billing inquiries and ensures that families have a clear point of contact for financial questions?
  • 5Communication is very important to us; what is your standard protocol for keeping families updated on changes in medical status or health reporting?
  • 6I see you occasionally respond to feedback online; how do you use that family input to make tangible improvements to the daily operations here at Creekside?

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Key Review Excerpts

The nursing staff was very good, very informative and very caring.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

Mom had the best care at the Springs! This facility both in the office and residential floor staff were so helpful and took very good care of my sometimes-difficult mother in the dementia unit.

Memory care family member · 2022★★★★★

Management was awful. Was there 4 days and never did get rehabilitation services. 5 months later I am still getting bills that I don’t owe.

Rehab patient · 2023☆☆☆☆
Source: 38 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.61hrs
81%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.50hrs
85%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
15%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
0%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

14

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
12.1%
AR
1.4%
Marion
22.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.5%
Better than Avg
Here
1.5%
US
15.3%
AR
11.0%
Marion
11.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.2%
Better than Avg
Here
1.2%
US
14.4%
AR
10.1%
Marion
8.5%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.6%
US
15.5%
AR
11.1%
Marion
11.6%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.1%
US
19.4%
AR
14.0%
Marion
19.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
AR
96.1%
Marion
92.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.5%
Better than Avg
Here
94.5%
US
79.8%
AR
77.7%
Marion
74.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.7%
Better than Avg
Here
92.7%
US
81.8%
AR
82.0%
Marion
79.3%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
AR
1.3%
Marion
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (4.3)
7 complaint-triggered
$15,915 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints triggering 7 deficiencies, indicating ongoing concerns about care quality. The facility has persistent issues with food service and dining, care planning, and resident rights that span multiple surveys from 2022 to 2024. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring problems with basic care areas suggest families should carefully evaluate current conditions during visits.

May 15, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Feb 9, 2024Routine
6
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Feb 9, 2024Complaint
3
0684Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Jun 5, 2023Complaint
3
0693Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Nov 10, 2022Routine
9
0801Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

0802Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

0804Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0347Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Feb 9, 2024

$15,915

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Creekside at the Springs

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Springs Arkansas

Chain Size

26 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 12 of 26

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Black River Healthcare LLCManagerCasey, ShelliManagerChitsey, RichardManagerBlack River Healthcare LLCAdp of the SnfYellville Realty Holdings LLCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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