PIONEER THERAPY AND LIVING
1506 EAST MAIN STREET, Melbourne, AR 72556
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How PIONEER THERAPY AND LIVING Compares
PIONEER THERAPY AND LIVING is a 86-bed for-profit nursing facility in Melbourne, Arkansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Arkansas average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.0%) is below the Arkansas average of 11.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 86 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Arkansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.0% — better than the Arkansas average of 11.1% (64% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Arkansas average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Arkansas average of 4.4% (45% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.3% — better than the Arkansas average of 24.8% (51% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arkansas averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PIONEER THERAPY AND LIVING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PIONEER THERAPY AND LIVING with other nursing homes in Melbourne.
What keeps PIONEER THERAPY AND LIVING's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help PIONEER THERAPY AND LIVING keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.0% here versus 11.1% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PIONEER THERAPY AND LIVING doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 3.9% across Arkansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PIONEER THERAPY AND LIVING?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PIONEER THERAPY AND LIVING?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Izard County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 3,461 (25.5%)
- Median age
- 48.0 years
- Median household income
- $42,818
- Median home value
- $81,900
Demographics for Izard County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Melbourne.
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