Pine Bluff Transitional Care
Pine Bluff, AR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 045379) · 177 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 6 totaling $97,971 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (870) 541-0342 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pine Bluff Transitional Care has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Pine Bluff Transitional Care reports total nurse staffing of 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.7%.
Yes, Pine Bluff Transitional Care has 6 federal fines on record totaling $97,971.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS has also designated this facility an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and is under increased inspection.
About this facility
Pine Bluff Transitional Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, operating under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 177 beds and reports an average of 81.5 residents, and has been certified since March 2003.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Pine Bluff Transitional Care holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Arkansas state average of 3.41. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5. Total nurse staffing hours average 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $97,971.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
CMS has designated Pine Bluff Transitional Care as an 'SFF Candidate' under the Special Focus Facility program, meaning the facility has been identified by CMS as having a history of persistent poor quality and is being monitored under an increased inspection schedule. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
No abuse icon is indicated in the data reviewed, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as supplied.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pine Bluff Transitional Care has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas state average of 3.41.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 63.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $97,971.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated this facility an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistent poor quality under increased inspection; no abuse icon is noted in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 177 beds with an average of 81.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 19, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 1 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (870) 541-0342 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (870) 541-0342 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/045379?state=AR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.