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The Springs of Greers Ferry

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

1040 Wedding Ford Road, Heber Springs, AR 72543140 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 59 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While many families report a clean facility and kind staff, there is a concerning pattern of communication failures regarding end-of-life care and reports of neglect for rehab patients. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a clear, documented plan for communication with the nursing team and monitor your loved one's care closely during weekends and off-hours.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

59 reviews on Google
The Springs of Greers Ferry receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility for its clean environment and compassionate, friendly staff. However, there are serious, recurring reports regarding poor communication during end-of-life care and significant lapses in patient care, particularly concerning rehab patients and timely medication administration.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food5.0Staff6.0Clean8.0Activities7.0Meds2.0Memory7.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and compassionate nursing staff
  • Welcoming atmosphere for visitors
  • Accommodating to individual dietary needs

Concerns

  • Lack of communication regarding resident death (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Neglect or poor care for rehab patients (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Slow response times for pain medication and assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 61 analyzed

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35
4
6
3
4
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3
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13

How They Respond to Reviews

47%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given that you have a 3-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that residents receive timely assistance when they press their call buttons, especially for pain management?
  • 2I noticed some families have expressed concerns about communication during difficult times; what is your standard protocol for keeping families updated on a resident's health status or changes in condition?
  • 3Since you have a 4-star health inspection rating, what specific practices do you have in place to ensure consistent, high-quality care for residents undergoing short-term rehabilitation?
  • 4I see you have been active in responding to some online feedback; how do you use that input from families to improve the daily experience for your residents?
  • 5What does a typical day look like for a resident here in terms of social engagement and activities, and how do you tailor these to accommodate individual interests?
  • 6How do you coordinate with the nursing and dietary teams to ensure that medication schedules and specific nutritional needs are managed seamlessly throughout the day?

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Key Review Excerpts

The whole staff shows nothing but love and care and compassion for their residents. My Mom was there for a short time and when she passed away there were other assistants from other halls that came down to hug me or offer their condolences.

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★★

ABUSED my grandmother. Put her in the mental ward when she needed to be on the rehab floor. YELLED at her to get dressed and get out of bed when she has a BROKEN hip.

Rehab patient's family · 2023☆☆☆☆

I live out of state and it is such a relief knowing I can call and get information anytime. I have dropped in unannounced and have always been pleased with the cleanliness and care given.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 59 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.32hrs
42%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.99hrs
97%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
47%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
64%
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
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.3%
US
15.5%
AR
11.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.8%
US
12.1%
AR
1.4%

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

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
AR
94.9%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
14.1%
US
19.4%
AR
14.0%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.0%
Better than Avg
Here
10.0%
US
15.3%
AR
11.0%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.0%
US
19.5%
AR
21.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility66.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
66.7%
US
79.8%
AR
77.7%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.1%
Better than Avg
Here
92.1%
US
81.8%
AR
82.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

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

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
Well below state avg (4.3)
2 complaint-triggered
Clean record — no deficiencies

Six families filed complaints about this facility, triggering investigations that found serious issues with accident prevention, care provision, resident dignity, and adequate nursing staffing. The facility has recurring problems with nutrition services, fire safety systems, and resident rights that appear across multiple surveys from 2023-2024. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas and multiple family complaints raises concerns about consistent quality of care.

Jan 8, 2026Routine
4
0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0161Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

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.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Aug 15, 2024Routine
7
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.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

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.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Jul 6, 2023Routine
8
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.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

0271Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Jul 6, 2023Complaint
2
0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Springs of Greers Ferry

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Springs Arkansas

Chain Size

26 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 7 of 26

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Black River Healthcare LLCManagerKing, DiannaManagerPugh, MaryManagerBlack River Healthcare LLCAdp of the SnfSeven Springs Realty Holdings LLCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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