The Springs of Hillcrest

Nursing Home · Prescott, AR

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number045306

Contact & location

1421 West Second ST North
Prescott, AR 71857
Nevada County
Phone
(870) 887-3811
ZIP code
71857 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
90
Residents per day
67.8 (75% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Hillcrest Healthcare, LLC
Chain
The Springs Arkansas (26 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
April 1, 1996
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.4
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.67 (state 4.03 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.38 (state 0.41 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.94 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.35 (state 2.67 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.24 (state 3.46 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
41.7 (state 49.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 14, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 2.9 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 12 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-08-14 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-11
2025-08-14 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-11
2024-05-23 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-22
2024-05-23 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-22
2024-05-23 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-22
2024-05-23 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-22
2024-05-23 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-22
2024-05-23 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-22
2024-05-23 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-22
2024-05-23 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-22
2024-05-23 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-22
2023-07-07 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-08-11
2023-07-07 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-11
2023-07-07 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-11
2023-07-07 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-11
2023-07-07 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-11
2023-07-07 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-11
2023-07-07 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-11
2023-07-07 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-11

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Applegate, Misty (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Blue River Healthcare LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hillcrest Realty Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Young, Michael (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Applegate, Misty (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Blue River Healthcare LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Young, Michael (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Springs of Hillcrest?

The Springs of Hillcrest has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.4-star average in Arkansas.

How many beds does The Springs of Hillcrest have?

It has 90 certified beds and cares for about 68 residents per day.

Has The Springs of Hillcrest been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns The Springs of Hillcrest?

It is part of The Springs Arkansas and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of The Springs of Hillcrest?

(870) 887-3811. The facility is located at 1421 West Second ST North, Prescott, AR 71857.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.