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The Springs of Barrow

Nursing Home Facility

2600 Barrow Road, Little Rock, AR 72204

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
The Springs of Barrow
On our watch list. This nursing home has been flagged for serious inspection violations. Please review its state inspection record carefully before deciding. About our watch list.

The Springs of Barrow is a senior care community located in Little Rock, AR. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Little Rock area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (501) 224-4173.

Operated by The Springs Arkansas, which runs 20 communities in our directory.

The Springs of Barrow is licensed for 139 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Little Rock average about 113 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 64% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Little Rock average about 2.7 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 2 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 75%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

The community is located in Pulaski County, AR.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 18 problems at The Springs of Barrow. None of them caused harm to a resident. 5 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

    Inspected March 2026. Corrected by March 26, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Inspected March 2026. Corrected by March 26, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

The Springs of Barrow offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 139
  • Occupancy 64%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
  • Annual staff turnover 75%
  • Last health inspection March 2026

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