Pine Bluff Transitional Care
6810 South Hazel Street · Pine Bluff, AR · 71603 · 8705410342
177 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $63,564 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$63,564 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
67% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 67% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $97,971 |
Inspection citations (72 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
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 drugs.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Have 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.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 18, 2025 | Fine | $63,564 |
| April 18, 2025 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,302 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $2,814 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $3,529 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $8,469 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $5,293 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 045379 · certified since March 19, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.