The Springs of Waldron
1369 West 6th Street, Waldron, AR 72958 · (479) 637-3171
For profit - Limited Liability company · 105 certified beds
The Springs of Waldron has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 0 citations (the Arkansas average is 2.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 12, 2026 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.December 11, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.December 11, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 11, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 11, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.March 1, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.March 1, 2024 · F0836 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.March 1, 2024 · F0841 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Arkansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.70 | 4.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.82 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.39 | 2.67 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50% | 49.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 105 |
| Average residents per day | 66.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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- Oak Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Inc Booneville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Springs of Waldron on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.