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6810 South Hazel Street Pine Bluff, AR 71603 · Jefferson County
All 3 nursing homes in Pine Bluff, AR (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 045379 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Pine Bluff Transitional Care a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Pine Bluff Transitional Care as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Arkansas average of 3.5.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.57 hours per resident per day at Pine Bluff Transitional Care, below the Arkansas median of 4.01 (US median: 3.72). About 0.60 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.97 hours, 17% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 57% of nursing staff left within a year (Arkansas median 48.5%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Pine Bluff Transitional Care: Medicare and Medicaid
Pine Bluff Transitional Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Arkansas's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on April 9, 2026 and found 1 deficiency, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 71 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 71 citations at Pine Bluff Transitional Care across 10 inspection dates, 31 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on April 18, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (14) and nutrition and dietary (9). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level J, April 18, 2025). 5 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 9, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DEnsure 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 drugs.
January 22, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
June 16, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
FHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
April 18, 2025 · 5 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
FProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
October 14, 2024 · 32 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FConduct 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.
FImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
FDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
ERespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
EEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
EHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
EPost nurse staffing information every day.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
EEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
July 2, 2024 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
EHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
DEnsure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
May 24, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
April 4, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHave policies on smoking.
December 1, 2023 · 20 citations · includes complaint inspection
FHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
FNotify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
FHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
FEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
FEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
EEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
EEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
November 9, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Questions to ask on a tour of Pine Bluff Transitional Care
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on April 18, 2025 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on June 16, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Weekend staffing is 17% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- The home averages about 48% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
7 penalties in the last three years, including $97,971 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | Fine | $63,564 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Payment Denial | 1 days of payments denied |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,302 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Fine | $2,814 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Fine | $3,529 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Fine | $8,469 |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Fine | $5,293 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 |
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Hospitals near Pine Bluff Transitional Care
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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2.3 mi
Jefferson Regional Medical Center Pine BluffEmergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5Median ER visit 3h 18m for patients treated and sent home
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