The Springs of Barrow
2600 John Barrow Road, Little Rock, AR 72204
The Springs of Barrow is a nursing home in Little Rock, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 5, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Health citations since November 3, 202317 (Arkansas average 18)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 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.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on March 5, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 March 26, 2026.
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 March 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.
Fire safety inspection on March 5, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 March 26, 2026.
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 March 26, 2026.
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 quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0755 from the health inspection on September 12, 2024.
Health inspection on January 8, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 February 8, 2025.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2025.
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 February 8, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 8, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
Health inspection on September 12, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 October 12, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 October 12, 2024.
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 October 12, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on September 12, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 9, 2024.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.
Health inspection on November 3, 2023
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 3, 2023.
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 December 3, 2023.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 3, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 3, 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 3, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 3, 2023.
Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 3, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (501) 224-4173
- Last standard health inspection
- March 5, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 139
- Residents per day, on average
- 93.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Barrow Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- The Springs Arkansas
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Arkansas average (17 vs 18).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BLUE RIVER HEALTHCARE LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2021
- THESSING, JEFFREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2021
- VALLERY, TYLEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/21/2023
Questions
When was The Springs of Barrow last inspected?
CMS lists March 5, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does The Springs of Barrow have?
CMS lists 17 health citations since November 3, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has The Springs of Barrow been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of The Springs of Barrow?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is The Springs of Barrow a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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