Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (72% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 22 days.
Located on South Bowman Road in Little Rock, Arkansas, The Springs of Chenal is a nursing home operated by Allay Healthcare LLC. The 70-bed community is administered by Kaicee Rodrigues and owned by Samuel Vallery. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. Since opening 8 years ago, the community has maintained an occupancy rate of about 57%. Residents stay for an average of 43 days.
Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 22 minutes of daily nurse staffing. This includes 30 minutes from registered nurses, 2 hours and 43 minutes from nurse aides, and 1 hour and 16 minutes from licensed practical nurses or licensed vocational nurses. The mix of staff provides consistent hands-on care and clinical oversight for residents recovering from acute health conditions or managing chronic conditions in a structured setting.
Concerns regarding infection control practices, care plan documentation, Medicare compliance, and food safety and nutrition have been raised in state inspections. These are important clinical and operational areas that families might want to discuss during a tour.
Located in a car-dependent area with a Walk Score of 10, the neighborhood has limited walkability. Visiting family members will need a vehicle to get to the home, but the surrounding area is quiet and residential.
The Springs of Chenal is legally operated by Allay Healthcare LLC, and administered by Kaicee Rodrigues.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Arkansas, the Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care is authorized to conduct unannounced inspections and issue official quality of care reports for all senior living providers.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AR Average | vs. AR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 40 | 21 | This facility has 90% more total deficiencies than a typical Arkansas nursing home (40 vs. AR avg 21).↑ 90% worse |
Arkansas average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Feb 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.
14 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
Arkansas average: 0.4
Arkansas average: 0.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
166 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 51 | 0 | 51 | 11,411 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 5 | 22 | 4,533 | 92 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,640 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,513 | 88 | 96% | 7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 976 | 67 | 73% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 766 | 75 | 82% | 4.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 | 0 | 3 | 553 | 66 | 72% | 8.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 540 | 65 | 71% | 8.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 507 | 56 | 61% | 9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 481 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 426 | 54 | 59% | 7.6 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 361 | 61 | 66% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 281 | 49 | 53% | 4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 217 | 44 | 48% | 4.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 85 | 12 | 13% | 7.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 15 | 16% | 3.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 9% | 2.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4% | 2 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
72% of new residents, often for short stays.
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for The Springs of Chenal from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (72% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 22 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
8.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Little Rock's city center to The Springs of Chenal's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.
| Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH RC SNF | Little Rock (John Barrow) | 120
Facility
120
AR AVG
84
Rank
#59 / 329 |
73.1%
Facility
73.1%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#66 / 165 | +11% | 3.98
Facility
3.98
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#166 / 191 | -60% | -15% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 196 | 35
Facility
35
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#176 / 195 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#158 / 195 | - | 88 | - |
1
Facility
1
AR AVG
34
Rank
#394 / 416 | Bobby Lamb | $13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#12 / 189 | $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#20 / 189 | 42.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
42.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#154 / 189 | 45343 | ||||
| Presbyterian Village, Inc. | NH AL HOS IL MC RC SNF | Little Rock (Big Rock Township) | 78
Facility
78
AR AVG
84
Rank
#192 / 329 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#33 / 165 | +27% | 6.28
Facility
6.28
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#5 / 191 | -76% | +34% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 196 | 12
Facility
12
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#26 / 195 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#46 / 195 | - | 65 | A+ |
37
Facility
37
AR AVG
34
Rank
#178 / 416 | Mary Compton | $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#142 / 189 | $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#45 / 189 | 70.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
70.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#4 / 189 | 45436 | ||||
| Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | NH RC SNF | Little Rock (Big Rock Township) | 120
Facility
120
AR AVG
84
Rank
#59 / 329 |
85.8%
Facility
85.8%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#22 / 165 | +31% | 4.33
Facility
4.33
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#130 / 191 | -85% | -7% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 196 | 16
Facility
16
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#54 / 195 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#46 / 195 | - | 103 | - |
37
Facility
37
AR AVG
34
Rank
#178 / 416 | Joan Robbins | $14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#2 / 189 | $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#12 / 189 | 40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
40.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#177 / 189 | 45387 | ||||
| The Springs of Chenal | NH HOS MC PC SNF | Little Rock (John Barrow) | 70
Facility
70
AR AVG
84
Rank
#205 / 329 |
57.1%
Facility
57.1%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#117 / 165 | -13% | 4.37
Facility
4.37
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#116 / 191 | +28% | -7% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 196 | 16
Facility
16
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#54 / 195 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#22 / 195 | - | 40 | A+ |
10
Facility
10
AR AVG
34
Rank
#339 / 416 | Samuel Vallery | $5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#168 / 189 | $3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#156 / 189 | 55.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
55.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#27 / 189 | 45288 | ||||
| The Springs of John Barrow | NH | Little Rock (John Barrow) | 139
Facility
139
AR AVG
84
Rank
#36 / 329 |
64.8%
Facility
64.8%
AR AVG
65.7
Rank
#95 / 165 | -1% | 4.61
Facility
4.61
AR AVG
4.67
Rank
#87 / 191 | -45% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
AR AVG
$27.3k
Rank
#1 / 196 | 20
Facility
20
AR AVG
21.8
Rank
#89 / 195 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
AR AVG
5.3
Rank
#12 / 195 | - | 90 | - |
29
Facility
29
AR AVG
34
Rank
#238 / 416 | - | $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$9.4M
Rank
#76 / 189 | $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
$3.4M
Rank
#103 / 189 | 39.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
39.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AR AVG
37.9%
Rank
#143 / 189 | 45432 |
The Springs of Chenal is located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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The Springs of Chenal is in the John Barrow neighborhood of Little Rock.
The Springs of Chenal is legally operated by Allay Healthcare LLC, and administered by Kaicee Rodrigues.
The Springs of Chenal has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
The Springs of Chenal's occupancy is 57%.
The Springs of Chenal has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, The Springs of Chenal has a no-pet policy.
The Springs of Chenal is registered as a for-profit in AR.
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