Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Pioneer Therapy and Living
Pioneer Therapy and Living is a Nursing Home in Arkansas
Pioneer Therapy and Living is a Nursing Home in Arkansas
Pioneer Therapy and Living
Pioneer Therapy and Living is a Nursing Home in Arkansas
Pioneer Therapy and Living is a Nursing Home in Arkansas
Pioneer Therapy and Living offers skilled nursing care in Melbourne, Arkansas. The facility provides short-term rehab, long-term care, and respite care services, all delivered by a dedicated team. Residents enjoy a supportive environment with engaging activities and nutritious meals.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
86
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
86.5%
Residents per day (avg)
70
Occupancy rate
86.5%
Residents per day (avg)
70
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
58% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
5 - 6 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$8.7M
Profit
$1.4M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$8,735,013.00
Profit
$1,423,691.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$7.3M
86-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Facility Type
Skillied Nursing Facility with dual certified beds (Medicaid/Medicare)
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
045322
Certification type:
XIX/XVIII
County:
Izard
Ownership & operating entity
Pioneer Therapy and Living is administrated by Jody Kever.
Owner name:
MLBNC, Inc.
Profit status:
Corporation
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Contact Information
Fax:
870-368-5071
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Daily opportunities for entertainment and socialization with a diverse calendar of activities.
Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehab, Long-Term Care, Memory Care, Respite Care, Additional Services
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Nutritious meals crafted by a certified dietary manager and cooks, accommodating food allergies and preferences.
Comparison Chart
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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55.70
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3.6693
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-
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
103
Total Staff
88
Employees
15
Contractors
25,173
Total Hours (Quarter)
38
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 6.9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 7.5 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 7.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
78 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
3.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
2.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3%
of total hours from contractors
762 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 5
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 0 | 30 | 9,149 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 31 | 0 | 31 | 5,696 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,469 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,534 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,435 | 90 | 99% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 992 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 454 | 58 | 64% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 299 | 61 | 67% | 4.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 233 | 63 | 69% | 3.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 200 | 29 | 32% | 6.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 148 | 62 | 68% | 2.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 47 | 28 | 31% | 1.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 25 | 27% | 1.4 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Aug 2022 – Oct 2024)
3
Inspections
15
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
5
Citations/Inspection
Oct 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
3
20% of total
Infection Control
2
13% of total
Resident Rights
2
13% of total
Environmental
2
13% of total
Administration
1
7% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
7% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
15
Complaint Investigations
0
State Comparison (AR)
Citations
15
Arkansas average: 21.8
Critical Citations
0
Arkansas average: 0.4
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2024 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Oct 31, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Oct 26, 2023 | E | Administration | F0865 | Corrected |
| Oct 26, 2023 | E | Environmental | F0925 | Corrected |
| Oct 26, 2023 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Oct 26, 2023 | E | Pharmacy | F0759 | Corrected |
| Oct 26, 2023 | E | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Oct 26, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Oct 26, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0636 | Corrected |
| Oct 26, 2023 | E | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
| Aug 04, 2022 | F | Environmental | F0925 | Corrected |
| Aug 04, 2022 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Aug 04, 2022 | F | Nutrition | F0814 | Corrected |
| Aug 04, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Aug 04, 2022 | C | Resident Rights | F0577 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Resident Census by Payment Source
76
Total Residents
Medicare
5
(6.6%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
63
(82.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
8
(10.5%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
4.9
Score
36% better than avg
Arkansas avg: 7.7
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
6.6
Score
51% better than avg
Arkansas avg: 13.3
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
6.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
2.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
5.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
4.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
7.9%
Influenza Vaccine
98.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.8%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
5.1%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
96.1%
19% better than avg
Arkansas: 80.9%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0%
100% better than avg
Arkansas: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
29% better than avg
Arkansas: 77.7%
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Pioneer Therapy and Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
86.5%
↓ 3.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,423,691
↓ ~$26K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3,433,610
↑ ~$185K vs 2022
Profit Margin
16.3%
↓ 0.4pp vs 2022
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
ARChoices
Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices
- General: Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- AR Specifics: Rural focus; possible waitlists.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($7/meal), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day services ($60/day).
Choices in Living Resource Center
Arkansas Choices in Living
- General: Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- AR Specifics: Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.
- Services: Care coordination, limited respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation assistance (~5 trips/month).
Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver
Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver
- General: Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
- AR Specifics: Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).
- Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Arkansas Medicaid PACE
- General: Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- AR Specifics: Limited geographic availability.
- Services: Primary/preventive care, personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy.
Arkansas State Plan Personal Care
Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program
- General: Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual).
- Asset Limits: $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
- AR Specifics: No nursing home-level care requirement.
- Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day), homemaker services (e.g., meal prep).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- AR Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Arkansas Seniors
Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices
ARChoices
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR Specifics:Rural focus; possible waitlists.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($7/meal), respite care (240 hours/year), adult day services ($60/day).
Arkansas Choices in Living
Choices in Living Resource Center
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Arkansas resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- AR Specifics:Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Care coordination, limited respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation assistance (~5 trips/month).
Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver
Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
- AR Specifics:Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (~5 hours/day), medication management, nursing, activities, transportation.
Arkansas Medicaid PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- AR Specifics:Limited geographic availability.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Primary/preventive care, personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy.
Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program
Arkansas State Plan Personal Care
Requirements:
- General:Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,004/month (individual).
- Asset Limits:$9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
- AR Specifics:No nursing home-level care requirement.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day), homemaker services (e.g., meal prep).
Arkansas SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Arkansas resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified.
- AR Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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