The Springs of Mt Vista
202 Tims Avenue, Harrison, AR 72601
The Springs of Mt Vista is a nursing home in Harrison, Arkansas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (870) 741-7667
- Last standard health inspection
- April 30, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 154
- Residents per day, on average
- 91.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Mount Vista Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- The Springs Arkansas
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Arkansas average (17 vs 18).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on April 30, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 27, 2024 from $32,448 to $32,965.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 27, 2024 from $49,920 to $32,448.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0567 from the health inspection on September 27, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0584 from the health inspection on September 27, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0692 from the health inspection on September 27, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
8 citations
Health inspection on September 27, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0770. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0808. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 27, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2024.
Citation K0347. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2024.
Fine
September 27, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $32,965 on September 27, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
9 citations
Health inspection on July 21, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0569. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0850. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2023.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 21, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0223. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.
Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.
Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BLACK RIVER HEALTHCARE LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/31/2022
- BROWN, SUSANNEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/06/2018
- CHITSEY, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/31/2022
- HERZBERG, CHAIMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/31/2022
Questions
When was The Springs of Mt Vista last inspected?
CMS lists April 30, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does The Springs of Mt Vista have?
CMS lists 17 health citations since July 21, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has The Springs of Mt Vista been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $32,965 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of The Springs of Mt Vista?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is The Springs of Mt Vista a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.