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Pine Bluff Transitional Care
6810 South Hazel Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Pine Bluff Transitional Care, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is certified for 177 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Arkansas median of 4; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 71 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 40, 28 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 40.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.7.
CMS lists 7 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $98K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Arkansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 63.7%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Arkansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 71 | 35 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.1 | 33.0 | 15.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.7% | 53.1% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $97,971 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Arkansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Apr 2026, 14 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×16 E ×38 F ×15
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 16 Jun 2025 | F0727 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 16 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 16 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2025 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0838 | Conduct 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. | F | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0727 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0758 | Implement 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0803 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0727 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 May 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0727 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0887 | Educate 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. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0584 | Honor 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0758 | Implement 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0803 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0808 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2025 | Payment denial | — | 1 days |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fine | $63,564 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $14,302 | |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Fine | $2,814 | |
| 2 Jan 2024 | Fine | $3,529 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Fine | $8,469 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $5,293 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arkansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 63.7%, RNs 64.7%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Arkansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.7% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.0% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.9% | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 12.2% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.6% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Pine Bluff Nursing, Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tlc Eretz Management LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| Tlc Eretz Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| Tlc Eretz Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Jefferson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Village Medical Center | Pine Bluff | 94 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 33.0 | — | 24 Jul 2025 |
| The Blossoms At White Hall Rehab & Nursing Center | White Hall | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 29.2 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| The Springs of Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff | 103 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 18.4 | — | 20 Jun 2025 |
All 4 facilities in Jefferson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pine Bluff Transitional Care been cited for?
71 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arkansas median is 17 per facility.
Has Pine Bluff Transitional Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $98K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Pine Bluff Transitional Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Arkansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pine Bluff Transitional Care?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Tlc Eretz Management LLC and Tlc Eretz Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pine Bluff Transitional Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.