THE SPRINGS OF HILLCREST

The Springs of Hillcrest is a skilled nursing facility located at 1421 West Second St North in Prescott, Arkansas (ZIP 71857), situated in Nevada County. The facility operates 90 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories. The Springs of Hillcrest holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from individual domain scores. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 3 stars, indicating staffing levels that are in line with the national average. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, representing performance on a set of clinical indicators used to assess resident care outcomes. The Springs of Hillcrest is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers skilled nursing facility care on a short-term basis following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking placement are advised to confirm current payment policies and availability directly with the facility by contacting them at (870) 887-3811. When compared against national benchmarks, The Springs of Hillcrest presents a mixed but generally favorable profile. Its overall 5-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure domain, also rated at 5 stars, similarly outperforms typical national figures. The health inspection rating of 4 stars places the facility above the national midpoint. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, indicating neither a notable surplus nor deficit relative to peer facilities nationwide. These ratings are drawn from publicly reported CMS data and are updated on a periodic basis. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the most current CMS Care Compare data when conducting facility evaluations.