THE SPRINGS JONESBORO

The Springs Jonesboro is a skilled nursing facility located at 1705 Latourette Drive in Jonesboro, Arkansas (ZIP code 72404), within Craighead County. The facility operates with 136 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance tier. The Springs Jonesboro holds an overall CMS star rating of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which corresponds to the levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses and certified nursing assistants, relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, based on clinical data points such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and resident functional outcomes. The Springs Jonesboro is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility criteria and benefit period limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to state program rules and individual financial eligibility determinations. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (870) 935-7550 to verify current bed availability, payer acceptance, and any applicable private pay arrangements. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars, The Springs Jonesboro performs above the national benchmark across multiple rating categories. Its overall 5-star rating, combined with a 5-star quality measure score and 4-star ratings in both health inspections and staffing, positions the facility above the midpoint on each CMS metric. These ratings are derived from CMS data and are updated on a periodic basis. Individuals researching nursing facility options in the Jonesboro, Arkansas area can reference this CMS data alongside other considerations such as location, services offered, and individual care needs when evaluating facility options.