The Springs of Brinkley
1214 North Main, Brinkley, AR 72021
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How The Springs of Brinkley Compares
The Springs of Brinkley is a 116-bed for-profit nursing facility in Brinkley, Arkansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas average of 3.4 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.9%) is below the Arkansas average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 116 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 41% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.9% — worse than the Arkansas average of 11.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — better than the Arkansas average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (36% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.3% — better than the Arkansas average of 24.8%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arkansas averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Springs of Brinkley
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Springs of Brinkley with other nursing homes in Brinkley.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for The Springs of Brinkley, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is The Springs of Brinkley addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help The Springs of Brinkley keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.9% here versus 4.4% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is The Springs of Brinkley's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 41% occupancy across 116 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Springs of Brinkley?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at The Springs of Brinkley?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Brinkley
Brinkley sits in Monroe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Arkansas as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,573 (22.9%)
- Median age
- 46.0 years
- Median household income
- $38,438
- Median home value
- $73,500
Demographics for Monroe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Brinkley.
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