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Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Gratitude
Dear Residents, Families, Team Members, and Friends,
As we close the chapter on 2025, I find myself filled with profound gratitude for the incredible community we have built together at The Springs of Arkansas. This past year has been marked by meaningful moments and remarkable achievements across all our facilities.
Our greatest accomplishment remains the lives we’ve touched and the care we’ve provided. From rehabilitation successes to daily acts of compassion, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to excellence. Each smile, each milestone, and each moment of connection reminds us why we do this important work.
Last month’s Holiday Party was truly unforgettable! Coming together to celebrate as one Springs family—sharing joy, laughter, and the warmth of the season—reminded us all that we are not just facilities, but a family bound together by care and compassion. The energy in that room was electric, and it was an honor to celebrate alongside such dedicated team
members.
Speaking of celebrations, I am incredibly proud to recognize our 2025 award winners. These facilities and individuals represent the very best of who we are and what we can achieve when we lead with excellence, compassion, and unwavering dedication:
Overall Census Growth: The Springs of Searcy – Your commitment to welcoming new residents and building trust in the community has set the standard for growth with heart.
Census Consistency Champion: The Springs of Avalon – Stability and reliability are the foundation of great care, and you’ve shown us what consistency looks like day in and day out.
Quality Mix: The Springs of Mt Vista – Balancing exceptional care with operational excellence is no small feat, and you’ve mastered this delicate art beautifully.
Best in Survey: The Springs of Harrison – Your outstanding survey results reflect the gold standard of care and the meticulous attention to detail that defines your team.
Administrator of the Year: Laportia Knowlton – Your leadership, vision, and genuine care for both residents and staff have made an immeasurable impact. You lead with both
strength and compassion.
DON of the Year: Rebecca Grady – Your clinical excellence and devotion to quality care have elevated nursing standards across our organization. You are a true advocate for those
we serve.
Facility of the Year: The Springs of Harrison – This prestigious recognition reflects your team’s holistic excellence in every aspect of operations, care, and community building.
Best in Quality Measure: The Springs of Park Avenue – Your commitment to clinical outcomes and resident wellbeing shines through in every metric. You set the bar for quality
care.
Most Improved Facility: The Springs of El Dorado – Your transformation this year has been nothing short of inspiring. The progress you’ve made demonstrates what’s possible
when a team comes together with determination and purpose.
Rising Star Facility: Premier at The Springs – You hit the ground running in 2025 with enthusiasm, innovation, and we look forward to an incredibly bright future.
Best in Social Media: The Springs of Minecreek – You’ve shown us the power of connection, sharing the heart of our mission with the world in creative and meaningful
ways.
The Heartbeat Award: The Springs of Magnolia – This special recognition goes to the facility that embodies the soul of our mission—where compassion, warmth, and genuine care radiate from every team member and every interaction.
To each award winner: your achievements inspire us all and remind us of what we can accomplish when we put our residents first.
I want to express my deepest appreciation to our exceptional staff—the therapists, nurses, caregivers, and support team members who show up every day with professionalism, warmth, and heart. You transform lives and create an environment where healing, dignity, and joy flourish.
To our residents and their families: thank you for trusting us with your care. Your resilience and spirit inspire us daily and give purpose to our mission.
As we look ahead to 2026, we do so with renewed commitment to providing the highest quality of care and creating a community where everyone feels valued and supported.
Wishing you and your loved ones health, peace, and blessings in the year ahead.
With warm regards and gratitude,
Chaim Herzberg The Springs of Arkansas
The turning of the calendar offers us something precious: a fresh start without having to wait for permission. At The Springs of Arkansas, we understand that a new year isn’t about dramatic reinvention—it’s about honoring where we are and moving forward with intention. January arrives in the quiet of winter, when nature itself seems to be resting and renewing. There’s wisdom in this timing. Before we can bloom, we must tend to our roots.
Before we can flourish, we must prepare the soil.Our bodies have carried us faithfully through decades of living. They’ve danced at weddings, held grandchildren, walked through grief and joy alike. Now, caring for our health isn’t vanity—it’s gratitude in action. Every choice we make to move, nourish, and rest our bodies is an acknowledgment that we still have purpose, still have people who need us, still have life to live fully.The key is sustainability, not perfection. Think of health like tending a garden. You don’t plant everything in one frantic day and then abandon it. You show up regularly, doing what you can, trusting that small, consistent efforts accumulate into something beautiful. A short walk most days does more than an ambitious exercise plan we abandon by February.Consider what serves you now, at this stage of life. Perhaps it’s chair exercises in the community room. Perhaps it’s choosing the stairs when you can, staying hydrated, keeping up with medications faithfully, or simply getting enough sleep. These aren’t small things—they’re the foundation of independence, energy, and quality of life.This new year, resist the urge to make sweeping resolutions. Instead, ask yourself: What’s one practice I can commit to that will help me feel stronger, more capable, more present? Maybe it’s joining a water aerobics class. Maybe it’s meal planning so you eat regularly and well.
Maybe it’s finally scheduling that doctor’s appointment you’ve been putting off. Remember, every past effort—even those that didn’t last—taught you something valuable. You’ve proven you can begin again, and that’s a skill that only improves with practice. This year’s fresh start builds on all the wisdom you’ve gathered.The beautiful truth is that it’s never too late to invest in your wellbeing. Your body can still grow stronger. Your energy can still improve. Your best days might still be ahead of you.As we step into this new year together at The Springs, let’s support one another in choosing health, embracing movement, and celebrating the miracle of being here, still growing, still capable, still becoming.The new
year whispers: What will you do with this gift?
