The Springs Of Brinkley
Brinkley, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045430) · 116 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $17,515
Phone: (870) 734-3636 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Springs Of Brinkley has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Springs Of Brinkley reports 4.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 65.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
The Springs Of Brinkley has 2 federal fines on record totaling $17,515.00, with 0 payment denials; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Springs Of Brinkley is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Brinkley, Monroe County, Arkansas. The facility is certified for 116 beds and reports an average daily census of 48.7 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since June 19, 2009. Ownership is structured as a For profit - Limited Liability company, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Springs Of Brinkley holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection - 1 star, Quality Measures - 3 stars, and Staffing - 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.29 per resident per day, with 0.56 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $17,515.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
The facility is part of The Springs Arkansas chain, which operates 26 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Springs Of Brinkley has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day, with 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 65.1%; the CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $17,515.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Springs Of Brinkley is certified for 116 beds and has an average daily census of 48.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of The Springs Arkansas chain, which operates 26 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 19, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for Health Inspection (1 star), Quality Measures (3 stars), Staffing (3 stars), and an Overall rating (1 star) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 8707343636 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8707343636 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS ratings and records at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045430?state=AR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.