Creekside at the Springs
620 Noth Panther Avenue, Yellville, AR 72687
Creekside at the Springs is a nursing home in Yellville, 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
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (870) 449-4201
- Last standard health inspection
- May 15, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 96
- Residents per day, on average
- 79.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Yellville Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- The Springs Arkansas
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Arkansas average (16 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 October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.9 to 4.1 hours per resident per day.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 15, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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 June 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
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 overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
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 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.9 to 3.5 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 9, 2024 from $15,642 to $15,915.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 9, 2024 from $24,065 to $15,642.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0550 from the health inspection on February 9, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0558 from the health inspection on February 9, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0657 from the health inspection on February 9, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0677 from the health inspection on February 9, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0759 from the health inspection on February 9, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0865 from the health inspection on February 9, 2024.
8 citations
Health inspection on February 9, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
19 of 222 Arkansas homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 31, 2024.
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 March 31, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2022.
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 March 31, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2024.
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 March 31, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0804 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0805 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on February 9, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2024.
Fine
February 9, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $15,915 on February 9, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
7 citations
Health inspection on November 10, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2022.
Citation F0802. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2022.
Citation F0804. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2022.
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 November 30, 2022.
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 November 30, 2022.
Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2022.
Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2022.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 10, 2022
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 November 30, 2022.
Citation K0347. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2022.
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
- CASEY, SHELLIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/31/2022
- CHITSEY, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/31/2022
Questions
When was Creekside at the Springs last inspected?
CMS lists May 15, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Creekside at the Springs have?
CMS lists 16 health citations since November 10, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Creekside at the Springs been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $15,915 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Creekside at the Springs?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Creekside at the Springs a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.