The Springs of Brinkley

1214 North Main, Brinkley, AR 72021 · CCN 045430 · 116 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

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Serious inspection findings

2026-02-23 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0656, severity J)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2025-07-17 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.62

state median 3.34

Weekend staffing gap

−8%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −11%

RN hours / resident / day

0.39

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Days with zero RN hours reported

with residents present

Nursing staff turnover

65%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $22,422 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-02-23	Fine	$14,020
2025-07-17	Fine	$8,402

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

THE SPRINGS JONESBORO (JONESBORO, AR) — CMS overall4 of 5
THE SPRINGS MAGNOLIA (MAGNOLIA, AR) — CMS overall4 of 5
The Springs Searcy (Searcy, AR) — CMS overall2 of 5
THE SPRINGS OF PARK AVE (HOT SPRINGS, AR) — CMS overall3 of 5
THE SPRINGS OF FAIRFIELD BAY (FAIRFIELD BAY, AR) — CMS overall5 of 5
THE SPRINGS OF GREERS FERRY (HEBER SPRINGS, AR) — CMS overall4 of 5
THE SPRINGS OF MINE CREEK (NASHVILLE, AR) — CMS overall5 of 5
THE SPRINGS OF CAMDEN (CAMDEN, AR) — CMS overall4 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 1 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 19 · Immediate jeopardy: 1

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-03-19	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-23	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2026-02-23	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-07-17	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-02-04	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-15	F0569	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-15	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-08-15	F0625	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-15	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-15	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-08-15	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-15	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-08-15	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-15	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-08-15	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-25	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-25	F0604	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-25	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-25	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-08-25	F0814	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-08-25	F0925	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “The Springs of Brinkley, Brinkley” at medicare.gov/care-compare.