THE SPRINGS OF MINE CREEK

The Springs of Mine Creek is a skilled nursing facility located at 1407 North Main Street in Nashville, Arkansas, within Howard County. The facility operates with 78 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Springs of Mine Creek holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using three component categories. The health inspection rating for this facility is 5 out of 5, reflecting results from state inspections and complaint investigations conducted over a three-year period. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, based on clinical data reported for residents across a range of health and functional outcomes. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects the levels of nursing staff hours per resident per day, including both registered nurse and total nurse staffing, adjusted for resident acuity. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may use Medicare for short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to federal eligibility criteria. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available for residents who meet Arkansas state financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (870) 845-2021 to confirm current availability of beds, accepted payment types, and any private pay options. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0, The Springs of Mine Creek performs above average in its composite CMS rating as well as in health inspections and quality measures. However, the staffing rating of 2 out of 5 indicates that nurse staffing levels at this facility are below what CMS considers average when accounting for the clinical needs of the resident population. Staffing levels can affect the frequency and consistency of direct resident care, and this data point may be relevant when evaluating care options. All CMS ratings are updated periodically based on the most recent data submitted to and verified by the federal government. Interested parties are encouraged to review the most current information available through official federal resources when making care decisions.