The Springs Of Fairfield Bay
Fairfield Bay, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045153) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (501) 884-3210 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Springs Of Fairfield Bay holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Springs Of Fairfield Bay reports 3.86 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.6%.
The Springs Of Fairfield Bay has no federal fines on record and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
The Springs Of Fairfield Bay is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fairfield Bay, Van Buren County, Arkansas. The facility is certified for 55 beds and reports an average daily census of 33.5 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since March 27, 1990. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.86 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.6%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
The Springs Of Fairfield Bay is part of The Springs Arkansas chain, which includes 26 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars, meaning this individual facility's rating is above its chain average.
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?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.86 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 63.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 55 beds with an average daily census of 33.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Springs Arkansas chain, which includes 26 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 27, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5018843210 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 5018843210 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045153?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.