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Facility profile · CCN 045379

Pine Bluff Transitional Care

85 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 7 federal enforcement actions totaling $132,197.

Abuse Icon Special Focus Status 2 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
85
Total citations
70
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
7
Federal penalties
$132,197
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care17 Nutrition & Dietary12 Resident Rights11 Care Planning10 Infection Control9

Most common F-tags at this facility

F7274 F6894 F8124 F6093 F8803

Citation history

85 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 22, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jun 16, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Jun 16, 2025F727Have 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.FComplaint
Jun 16, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Apr 18, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FComplaint
Apr 18, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JComplaint
Apr 18, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EComplaint
Apr 18, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EComplaint
Apr 18, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JComplaint
Oct 14, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Oct 14, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint
Oct 14, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Oct 14, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Oct 14, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.EComplaint
Oct 14, 2024F727Have 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.EComplaint
Oct 14, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.EComplaint
Oct 14, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint
Oct 14, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
Oct 14, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint
Oct 14, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EComplaint
Oct 14, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
Oct 14, 2024F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.FStandard
Oct 14, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FStandard
Oct 14, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Oct 14, 2024F838Conduct 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.FStandard
Oct 14, 2024F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
Oct 14, 2024F803Ensure 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.EStandard
Oct 14, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard
Oct 14, 2024F758Implement 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.EStandard
Oct 14, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Oct 14, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Oct 14, 2024F693Ensure 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.DStandard
Oct 14, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard
Oct 14, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Oct 14, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Oct 14, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard
Oct 14, 2024F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.EStandard
Oct 14, 2024F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.DStandard
Oct 14, 2024F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.DStandard
Oct 14, 2024F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
Oct 14, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard
Jul 2, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EComplaint
Jul 2, 2024F727Have 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.EComplaint
Jul 2, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EComplaint
Jul 2, 2024F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DComplaint
May 24, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint
Apr 4, 2024F926Have policies on smoking.DComplaint
Dec 1, 2023F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EComplaint
Dec 1, 2023F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Dec 1, 2023F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.FStandard
Dec 1, 2023F887Educate 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.FStandard
Dec 1, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
Dec 1, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Dec 1, 2023F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.FStandard
Dec 1, 2023F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard
Dec 1, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Dec 1, 2023F808Ensure 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.EStandard
Dec 1, 2023F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
Dec 1, 2023F803Ensure 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.EStandard
Dec 1, 2023F758Implement 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.EStandard
Dec 1, 2023F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.FStandard
Dec 1, 2023F727Have 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.FStandard
Dec 1, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Dec 1, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard
Dec 1, 2023F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Dec 1, 2023F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.FStandard
Dec 1, 2023F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.FStandard
Nov 9, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint
Nov 9, 2023F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.EComplaint
Jul 19, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Sep 2, 2022F885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.FStandard
Sep 2, 2022F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.FStandard
Sep 2, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Sep 2, 2022F803Ensure 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.EStandard
Sep 2, 2022F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Sep 2, 2022F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard
Sep 2, 2022F758Implement 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.EStandard
Sep 2, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Sep 2, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Sep 2, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Sep 2, 2022F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.EStandard
Sep 2, 2022F570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.EStandard
Sep 2, 2022F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.EStandard
Sep 2, 2022F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.EStandard
Sep 2, 2022F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.EStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 7 enforcement actions against this facility, including 6 civil money penalties totaling $132,197 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 1 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Apr 18, 2025Fine$97,790—
Apr 18, 2025Payment Denial—May 17, 2025 · 1 days
Jan 22, 2024Fine$14,302—
Jan 8, 2024Fine$2,814—
Jan 2, 2024Fine$3,529—
Dec 11, 2023Fine$8,469—
Nov 6, 2023Fine$5,293—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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