The Springs of Brinkley

The Springs of Brinkley is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facility located at 1214 North Main in Brinkley, Arkansas (ZIP 72021), within Monroe County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and holds 116 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (870) 734-3636. The Springs of Brinkley holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a 1-star rating in the health inspection domain, indicating a higher number or severity of deficiencies noted during state inspections relative to other facilities. In the staffing domain, the facility received 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects the ratio of nursing staff hours to resident census. The quality measure domain also received a rating of 3 stars, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalization, pressure ulcers, and other tracked outcomes, placing this area at a level consistent with national norms. The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification means the facility may serve residents whose care is funded through the federal Medicare program, typically covering short-term skilled nursing needs following a qualifying hospital stay, as well as residents whose long-term care is funded through the joint federal-state Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking to understand coverage eligibility are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor familiar with Arkansas Medicaid requirements. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 stars, The Springs of Brinkley's overall 1-star rating indicates below-average performance across the combined measures used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The health inspection component, rated at 1 star, is the primary driver of the lower overall score. The staffing and quality measure components, each at 3 stars, are more in line with national norms. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS inspection reports, available through the federal Nursing Home Compare database, for detailed findings related to the health inspection record. This facility data is sourced from public CMS records and reflects the most recent available ratings at the time of publication.