Pine Bluff Transitional Care
6810 South Hazel Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
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How Pine Bluff Transitional Care Compares
Pine Bluff Transitional Care is a 177-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Arkansas average of 3.4 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (12.7%) is above the Arkansas average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 177 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 45% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pine Bluff, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.7% — worse than the Arkansas average of 11.1% (151% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Arkansas average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 12.7% — worse than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (187% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.7% — better than the Arkansas average of 24.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arkansas averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Pine Bluff Transitional Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Pine Bluff Transitional Care with other nursing homes in Pine Bluff.
How is Pine Bluff Transitional Care addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Pine Bluff Transitional Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.7% here versus 11.1% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Pine Bluff Transitional Care doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 12.7% here versus 4.4% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Pine Bluff Transitional Care's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 45% occupancy across 177 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Pine Bluff Transitional Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Pine Bluff Transitional Care lag behind other Pine Bluff options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Arkansas as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 11,786 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 39.5 years
- Median household income
- $40,402
- Median home value
- $84,900
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pine Bluff.
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