Skilled nursing · Little Rock, AR

The Springs Of Barrow

2600 JOHN BARROW ROAD, Little Rock, AR 72204

3 / 5CMS 139 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. The Springs Of Barrow carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 56 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Arkansas state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 21.1 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.16 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 72 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Arkansas DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.16

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

72%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

21.1%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Arkansas state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.16

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.96

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

72%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

60%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

21.1%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

10.7%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID045432

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds139

Avg residents90

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.16 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Unplanned weight loss rate is 12.7% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Arkansas DPH · Last reconciled May 8, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for The Springs Of Barrow?

The Springs Of Barrow has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has The Springs Of Barrow been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for The Springs Of Barrow appears in the record section above.

Does The Springs Of Barrow use antipsychotic medications?

21.1 percent of long-stay residents at The Springs Of Barrow are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 10.7 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is The Springs Of Barrow's Palmelle Clarity Score?

The Springs Of Barrow has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 56 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Arkansas state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact The Springs Of Barrow?

The Springs Of Barrow is located at 2600 JOHN BARROW ROAD, Little Rock, AR 72204. Phone: (501) 224-4173. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is The Springs Of Barrow a special focus facility?

The Springs Of Barrow is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on The Springs Of Barrow's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If The Springs Of Barrow has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does The Springs Of Barrow compare to other Little Rock skilled nursing facilities?

The Springs Of Barrow holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 56. The full Little Rock directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Little Rock directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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