THE SPRINGS OF FAIRFIELD BAY

The Springs of Fairfield Bay holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which puts it above average compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and the strong performance in one area can help lift the total even when others are more modest. In this case, the facility's Quality Measures rating of 5 stars is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. That top score reflects how residents are actually faring physically and clinically, covering 15 health outcomes like pressure wounds, falls, pain management, and mobility. It's one of the most meaningful ratings for families, because it speaks directly to the care residents receive day to day. The Health Inspection and Staffing ratings both sit at 3 stars, which means average. On the inspection side, that reflects a typical number and severity of citations found during state surveys, so nothing alarming, but also nothing exceptional. For staffing, a 3-star score means the facility is providing about an average number of nurse hours per resident compared to other homes. Families should feel comfortable asking the facility directly about staffing levels on specific shifts, since averages don't always capture the full picture. Taken together, the ratings suggest a facility that performs solidly across the board and stands out in the area that most directly reflects resident health outcomes.