THE SPRINGS OF GREERS FERRY

The Springs of Greers Ferry is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 1040 Wedding Ford Road in Heber Springs, Arkansas (ZIP: 72543), in Cleburne County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 140 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (501) 362-8137. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Springs of Greers Ferry holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting above-average performance in that domain. The staffing rating is 3 stars, consistent with the national average, indicating staffing levels that meet but do not exceed typical benchmarks. The quality measure rating is also 3 stars, placing the facility at the national average for clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. The Springs of Greers Ferry is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover long-term care for residents who meet the financial and clinical criteria established by the state of Arkansas. Individuals and families seeking more detailed information about coverage eligibility and benefits are encouraged to consult directly with the facility or the appropriate government agencies. When compared to national averages, The Springs of Greers Ferry presents a mixed profile. Its overall 4-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by a 4-star health inspection result. However, its staffing and quality measure ratings, each at 3 stars, are in line with national norms rather than above them. This combination suggests that the facility performs notably well in areas assessed during health inspections, while staffing and clinical quality outcomes are comparable to those seen at facilities across the country. As with all CMS-rated facilities, these ratings are updated periodically and reflect data collected during specific review periods.