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Pioneer Therapy and Living
1506 East Main Street, Melbourne, AR 72556
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.
Pioneer Therapy and Living is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Melbourne, Arkansas, certified for 86 beds and caring for about 71 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Arkansas median of 4; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 2, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 11.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Arkansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 59.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Izard Co. median | Arkansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 14 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.6 | 20.0 | 15.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 59.8% | 59.8% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 21 May 2026, 31 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×3 E ×7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2024 |
| 31 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Oct 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 | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arkansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 59.8%, RNs 62.5%; 0 administrators 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 | 4.1% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.2% | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.4% | 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, corporation. CMS groups this facility with 38 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: Mlbnc Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care Solutions, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/24/2019 |
| Incite Rehab, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| LTC Systems/Rx, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Pharmacy Consults, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Reliance Health Care, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
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 Izard County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River Healthcare | Calico Rock | 70 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 20.0 | — | 21 Nov 2024 |
All 2 facilities in Izard County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pioneer Therapy and Living been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arkansas median is 17 per facility.
Has Pioneer Therapy and Living been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pioneer Therapy and Living compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Arkansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pioneer Therapy and Living?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pioneer Therapy and Living last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 Oct 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 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.