All citations for The Springs of Brinkley

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 19, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 35 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (July 18, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 14, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0344, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 8, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2026).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (February 17, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.