ElderGrade
A

85/100

Excellent

The Springs Of Hillcrest

1421 West Second St North, Prescott, AR 71857

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 2 in Nevada County (870) 887-3811
Certified beds
90
Occupancy
75%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.08 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.38 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 42% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.67 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.38 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.24 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 41.70%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 19 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 14, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Aug 14, 2025 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 14, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F May 23, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 23, 2024 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 23, 2024 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 23, 2024 F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 23, 2024 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 23, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE SPRINGS ARKANSAS, which operates 26 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BLUE RIVER HEALTHCARE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
APPLEGATE, MISTY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
YOUNG, MICHAEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BLUE RIVER HEALTHCARE LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
HILLCREST REALTY HOLDINGS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
APPLEGATE, MISTY Individual ADP OF THE SNF
YOUNG, MICHAEL Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about The Springs Of Hillcrest

What is the ElderGrade for The Springs Of Hillcrest? +

The Springs Of Hillcrest holds an ElderGrade of A (85 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at The Springs Of Hillcrest? +

Residents receive an average of 3.67 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Springs Of Hillcrest been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 19 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does The Springs Of Hillcrest accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Springs Of Hillcrest is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.