Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Pine Bluff Transitional Care
Pine Bluff, AR · 177 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 9, 2026
CMS Certification Number 045379 · first certified March 2003
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed June 1, 2023 (change of ownership)from THE VILLAGES OF GENERAL BAPTIST HEALTH CARE WEST
Position within AR
6 citations — more than 51% of the 221 certified nursing homes in AR. Compared within AR rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in AR are typically surveyed 12–17 months after the last one (median 15), measured over 307 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
11 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 6 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- F-0926 Have policies on smoking.
- F-0584 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in AR, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the AR figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 6 |
| Median facility in AR | 5 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 1, 2023 | 1 |
| October 14, 2024 | 2 |
| April 9, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0344 | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | 2 | 2024-10-14 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2026-04-09 |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | 1 | 2024-10-14 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2026-04-09 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2026-04-09 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 9, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026) |
October 14, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0344 | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 14, 2024) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 14, 2024) |
December 1, 2023 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0344 | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 1, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.