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The Springs of Greers Ferry

The Springs of Greers Ferry is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

The Springs of Greers… is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

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The Springs of Greers Ferry

1040 Wedding Ford Rd, Heber Springs, AR 72543 View Map

The Springs of Greers Ferry is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

The Springs of Greers… is a Nursing Home in Arkansas

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Overview of The Springs of Greers Ferry

A home driven by results and ambition, The Spring at Greers Ferry aims to transform the lives of seniors in need of nursing care. Catering to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care residents, the professional caregivers and nurses are committed to ensuring a sense of community and belonging for residents and staff alike, where everyone is welcome and included. The Spring Greers Ferry sets an unparalleled level of care and is willing to go above and beyond to meet the needs of each individual.
The nursing home ensures a place for seniors to thrive with full support, flexibility, and comfort in a resort-like setting– which is why they offer its care plan only found at any other sister branches: 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.

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Home Information THE SPRINGS OF GREERS FERRY

  • Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue sits below most peers, indicating modest billing throughput. Payroll costs fall below most facilities, hinting at lean staffing budgets. Total income mirrors statewide norms, reflecting a balanced margin profile.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights fall below most peers, pointing to lighter Medicaid reliance. Private pay nights hover around the statewide average, supporting a diversified mix.

Occupancy
Beds
140
Occupancy
52.6%
Total Bed Days Available
38640
Avg. Length of Stay
116 days
Avg. Residents per Day
83
Finance
Home Revenue
$4,930,778.00
Payroll Costs
$1,998,129.00
Profit
$486,220.00
Total Home Costs
$4,444,825.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
40.5%
House Specifics:
CCN
45158
Owner Name
CARLYLE, GERALD
Rural vs. Urban
Rural
County
Cleburne
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Church
Operations
Total Admissions
160
Total Discharges
139
% Medicaid Admissions
17%
% Medicare Admissions
34%
% Private Pay Admissions
49%
% Medicaid Discharges
19%
% Medicare Discharges
26%
% Private Pay Discharges
55%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
2 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4.39 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
10122
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
1611
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
4356
Bed community size
140-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 3 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility Type
Skilled Nursing Facility with dual certified beds (Medicaid / Medicare)

Additional licensing details

Business type: Limited Liability Company
Certification type: XIX/XVIII
County: Cleburne

Ownership & operating entity

The Springs of Greers Ferry is legally operated by Seven Springs Healthcare LLC, and administrated by Gerald Carlyle.

Type Of Units

Medicaid and Medicare
140 units
Total beds
140 units

Contact Information

Fax: 501-362-8960

Types of Care at The Springs of Greers Ferry

Memory Care Nursing Home Hospice Care
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

107
Total Staff
104
Employees
3
Contractors
33,023
Total Hours (Quarter)
40
Avg Staff/Day
9.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role ⓘCount ⓘAvg Shift (hrs) ⓘUses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse58.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse169.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant519.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
85 staff
9.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
6 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
77 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role ⓘEmployees ⓘContractors ⓘTotal Staff ⓘTotal Hours ⓘDays Worked ⓘ% of Days ⓘAvg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant5105117,38991100%9.7
Licensed Practical Nurse160165,36991100%9.7
Nurse Aide in Training110113,66991100%9.8
Registered Nurse5051,5028695%8.5
RN Director of Nursing2029147077%7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist5055325156%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Speech Language Pathologist2024915358%7.5
Administrator1014806066%8
Dietitian1014736167%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker1014515864%7.8
Qualified Social Worker2024105965%7
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1011071820%5.9
Physical Therapy Assistant202893943%2.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician202403134%1.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant011381011%3.8
Occupational Therapy Aide011301213%2.5
Medical Director0111044%2.5
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Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Apr 2022 – Aug 2024)

6
Inspections
30
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
5
Citations/Inspection
Aug 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
30
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
8
27% of total
Resident Rights
7
23% of total
Infection Control
5
17% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 24
Complaint Investigations 8
State Comparison (AR)
Avg Citations (State)
21.8
This Facility: 30
Avg Critical (State)
0.4
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Aug 15, 2024 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Aug 15, 2024 E NutritionF0803 Corrected
Aug 15, 2024 E NutritionF0805 Corrected
Aug 15, 2024 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Aug 15, 2024 E Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Aug 15, 2024 D Resident RightsF0558 Corrected
Jul 06, 2023 E Infection ControlF0883 Corrected
Jul 06, 2023 E Nursing ServicesF0725 Corrected
Jul 06, 2023 E NutritionF0803 Corrected
Jul 06, 2023 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jul 06, 2023 E Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Jul 06, 2023 E Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Jul 06, 2023 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Jul 06, 2023 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
May 30, 2023 E Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
May 23, 2023 E Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
May 23, 2023 E Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
May 23, 2023 E Resident RightsF0557 Corrected
Dec 20, 2022 E Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Dec 20, 2022 E Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Apr 01, 2022 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Apr 01, 2022 F Infection ControlF0885 Corrected
Apr 01, 2022 F Infection ControlF0886 Corrected
Apr 01, 2022 E Nursing ServicesF0726 Corrected
Apr 01, 2022 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Apr 01, 2022 E Quality of CareF0694 Corrected
Apr 01, 2022 E Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Apr 01, 2022 D Care PlanningF0645 Corrected
Apr 01, 2022 E Resident RightsF0568 Corrected
Apr 01, 2022 D Resident RightsF0623 Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Springs of Arkansas
Resident Census by Payment Source
82 Total Residents
Medicare 7 (8.5%) ⓘ
Medicaid 38 (46.3%) ⓘ
Private Pay/Other 37 (45.1%) ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group ⓘ
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source. Specialized beds indicate capacity for specific care needs.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
8.1 Score
5% worse than avg State avg: 7.7

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
16.2 Score
21% worse than avg State avg: 13.3

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
16.6%
44% worse than avg State: 11.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
3.2%
36% better than avg State: 5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
100% better than avg State: 1.3%
Depressive Symptoms
3.0%
95% worse than avg State: 1.5%
Falls with Major Injury
2.1%
47% better than avg State: 3.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.7%
6% better than avg State: 94.4%
Antipsychotic Use
17.0%
63% worse than avg State: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
10.7%
20% better than avg State: 13.4%
Influenza Vaccine
98.7%
Near average State: 96.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
7.9%
67% worse than avg State: 4.7%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
21.3%
41% worse than avg State: 15.1%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
91.5% 13% better than avg State: 80.9%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0% 100% better than avg State: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
66.7% 14% worse than avg State: 77.7%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality. Measures marked with are positive indicators where higher is better (e.g., vaccination rates).

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
ARChoices
Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices
  • General: Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • AR Specifics: Rural focus; possible waitlists.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($7/meal), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day services ($60/day).
Choices in Living Resource Center
Arkansas Choices in Living
  • General: Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • AR Specifics: Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.
  • Services: Care coordination, limited respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation assistance (~5 trips/month).
Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver
Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver
  • General: Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
  • AR Specifics: Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).
  • Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Arkansas Medicaid PACE
  • General: Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • AR Specifics: Limited geographic availability.
  • Services: Primary/preventive care, personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy.
Arkansas State Plan Personal Care
Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program
  • General: Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
  • AR Specifics: No nursing home-level care requirement.
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day), homemaker services (e.g., meal prep).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • AR Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

ARChoices

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • AR Specifics:
    Rural focus; possible waitlists.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($7/meal), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day services ($60/day).
Arkansas Choices in Living

Choices in Living Resource Center

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • AR Specifics:
    Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Care coordination, limited respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation assistance (~5 trips/month).
Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
  • AR Specifics:
    Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.
Arkansas Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • AR Specifics:
    Limited geographic availability.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Primary/preventive care, personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy.
Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Requirements:
  • General:
    Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,004/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
  • AR Specifics:
    No nursing home-level care requirement.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day), homemaker services (e.g., meal prep).
Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified.
  • AR Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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