THE SPRINGS OF WALDRON
1369 WEST 6TH STREET, Waldron, AR 72958
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How THE SPRINGS OF WALDRON Compares
THE SPRINGS OF WALDRON is a 105-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waldron, Arkansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (24.5%) is above the Arkansas average of 11.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 105 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.5% — worse than the Arkansas average of 11.1% (121% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — better than the Arkansas average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.9% — worse than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (55% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.2% — better than the Arkansas average of 24.8% (51% lower).
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 WALDRON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE SPRINGS OF WALDRON with other nursing homes in Waldron.
What keeps THE SPRINGS OF WALDRON's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is THE SPRINGS OF WALDRON doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.5% here versus 11.1% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE SPRINGS OF WALDRON keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.2% here versus 3.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is THE SPRINGS OF WALDRON's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 105 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 WALDRON?
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 WALDRON?
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 Waldron
Waldron sits in Scott County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.9% 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+
- 2,150 (20.9%)
- Median age
- 41.2 years
- Median household income
- $42,635
- Median home value
- $81,900
Demographics for Scott County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waldron.
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