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Complaint Investigation

Premier At The Springs

August 14, 2025 · North Little Rock, AR · 3600 Richards Road
Citations 6
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 132
Provider ID 045357
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Premier At The Springs
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Inspection Summary

PREMIER AT THE SPRINGS in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR — inspection on August 14, 2025.

Found 6 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0609
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

During an interview on 08/14/2025 at 8:47 AM, the Administrator confirmed that one part of the reporting process of abuse allegations was to report to law enforcement.

The facility’s policy and procedure titled, “Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or MisappropriationReporting and Investigating” indicated under the headline, Reporting Allegations to Administrator and Authorities that the administrator would immediately report the suspicion to the following persons or agencies, of those options law enforcement officials were to be notified.

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08/14/2025

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Premier at the Springs

3600 Richards Road North Little Rock, AR 72117

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES

associated with foot complications (e.g., diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, etc.), residents will be assisted in making transportation appointments to and from specialists (podiatrist, endocrinologist, etc.) as needed.

Trained staff may provide routine foot care (e.g., toenail clipping) within professional standards of practice for residents without complicating disease processes.

Residents with foot disorders or medical conditions associated with foot complications will be referred to qualified professionals'.”

A review of professional standards from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)'s guidelines indicated for infection prevention in podiatry settings emphasize the importance of standard precautions to prevent ingrown toenails, reduce the risk of fungal infections, and minimize the risk of bacterial infections

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Federal health inspectors cited PREMIER AT THE SPRINGS in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0732 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-14.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Post nurse staffing information every day.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PREMIER AT THE SPRINGS.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-13.

Federal health inspectors cited PREMIER AT THE SPRINGS in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0838 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-14.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PREMIER AT THE SPRINGS.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-13.

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Federal health inspectors cited PREMIER AT THE SPRINGS in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-14.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PREMIER AT THE SPRINGS.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-13.

Federal health inspectors cited PREMIER AT THE SPRINGS in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0921 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-14.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PREMIER AT THE SPRINGS.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-13.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from PREMIER AT THE SPRINGS or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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