The Springs of Brinkley

Nursing Home · Brinkley, AR

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number045430

Contact & location

1214 North Main
Brinkley, AR 72021
Monroe County
Phone
(870) 734-3636
ZIP code
72021 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
116
Residents per day
48.7 (42% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Brinkley Healthcare LLC
Chain
The Springs Arkansas (26 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
June 19, 2009
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.4
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.2
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.29 (state 4.03 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.56 (state 0.41 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.81 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.92 (state 2.67 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.79 (state 3.46 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
65.1 (state 49.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
90.0 (state 44.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 19, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 2.9 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
21 health · 14 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-19 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-09
2026-02-23 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2026-02-24
2026-02-23 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-17
2025-07-17 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-07-18
2025-02-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-21
2024-08-15 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-08
2024-08-15 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-08
2024-08-15 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 2024-09-08
2024-08-15 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-08
2024-08-15 Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-08
2024-08-15 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-08
2024-08-15 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-08
2024-08-15 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-08
2024-08-15 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-08
2024-08-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-08
2023-08-25 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 2023-09-08
2023-08-25 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-08-25 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-08-25 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 2023-09-08
2023-08-25 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 2023-09-08
2023-08-25 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-08

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $17,515 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-02-23Fine$9,113
2025-07-17Fine$8,402

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Brinkley Realty LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Davis, Melora (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
El Dorado Healthcare Management LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sherwood, Chad (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Davis, Melora (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
El Dorado Healthcare Management LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sherwood, Chad (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Springs of Brinkley?

The Springs of Brinkley has a 1-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 Brinkley have?

It has 116 certified beds and cares for about 49 residents per day.

Has The Springs of Brinkley been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $17,515 in the last three years.

Who owns The Springs of Brinkley?

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

What is the phone number of The Springs of Brinkley?

(870) 734-3636. The facility is located at 1214 North Main, Brinkley, AR 72021.

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