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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Spring Hillcrest is a tightly-knit nursing home that undoubtedly provides the highest standard of nursing care for elders in Prescott. The family-like surroundings provide a balance with its in-house state-of-the-art features that cater to the individual needs of its residents in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care living options. The Spring Hillcrest strives to satisfy the holistic wellness of its residents in a cozy, nurturing, and fun-filled environment.
Boasting its exclusive services, such as Serenity at The Springs, a specialized program unit for memory care residents, and a Telemedicine service that encompasses health monitoring by the immediate call of physicians to assess medical conditions as a preventive measure to rush to the hospital. Other clinical services include stroke recovery, IV therapy, orthopedic therapy, post-surgical care, pain management, technical therapy programs, and diabetic care.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 125th out of 182 homes in Arkansas. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 14m per day |
Higher than the Arkansas average: 71.3%The Springs of Hillcrest is legally operated by Hillcrest Healthcare LLC, and administrated by Misty Applegate.
Arkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Arkansas average 21.8
Arkansas average 5.32
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
19 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.4
400% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.2
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
26% worse than Arkansas average
5% better than Arkansas average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
84 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 0 | 46 | 15,147 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,774 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,548 | 81 | 88% | 8.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,342 | 83 | 90% | 9.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,027 | 69 | 75% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 886 | 68 | 74% | 7.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 63 | 68% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 437 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 414 | 54 | 59% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 228 | 28 | 30% | 8.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 45 | 49% | 1.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 26 | 28% | 2.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 6 | 7% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 21 | 23% | 1.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 6 | 7% | 4.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 13% | 2 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
63% lower than Arkansas averageArkansas average: $26K
32% fewer fines than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.5
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
429% more payment denials than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 0.2
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 7, 2023
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jul 7, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.6
38% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 7.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.6
32% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.3
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.7%
53% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 11.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.7%
40% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 13.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.4%
9% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 15.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.3%
86% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.8%
63% worse than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
18% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.6%
68% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.4%
74% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.8%
44% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
In line with Arkansas averageArkansas average: 96.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.6%
13% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 80.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.2%
12% better than Arkansas averageArkansas average: 77.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
39% of new residents, often for short stays.
26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
74Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for The Springs of Hillcrest based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #122 / 181Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 122nd out of 181 homes in Arkansas. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Arkansas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
13.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Prescott's city center to The Springs of Hillcrest's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 15.72 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita Hempstead County Dialysis)
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The Springs of Hillcrest is located in Prescott, Arkansas.
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The legal owner and operator of The Springs of Hillcrest is Hillcrest Healthcare LLC.
The Springs of Hillcrest has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
The Springs of Hillcrest's occupancy is 91%.
Misty Applegate is the administrator of The Springs of Hillcrest.
The Springs of Hillcrest has 90 beds.
The Springs of Hillcrest is located at 1421 W 2nd St N, Prescott, AR 71857.
(501) 224-8111 will put you in contact with the team at The Springs of Hillcrest.
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