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Pioneer Therapy and Living

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1506 East Main Street, Melbourne, AR 7255686 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 22 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Pioneer Therapy and Living is highly regarded for its rehabilitation services and compassionate staff, making it a strong candidate for recovery. While the facility receives consistent praise, families should conduct a thorough tour to observe current staffing levels and ask about their specific protocols for resident engagement and care during health crises.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

22 reviews on Google
Pioneer Therapy and Living receives high praise for its attentive nursing staff, clean environment, and effective rehabilitation services. Families and patients frequently describe the atmosphere as home-like and compassionate, though there are isolated reports of poor experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and some unexplained low-rated reviews.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff10.0Clean10.0ActivitiesN/AMeds9.0MemoryN/AComms9.0Value8.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Strong communication with families

Concerns

  • Inadequate care during isolation periods (COVID-19 era)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.02016(1)1.02020(1)5.02022(3)3.52023(2)5.02024(11)3.02025(2)4.02026(4)

Distribution · 24 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

77%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how clean and well-maintained the facility looks; how do you ensure this level of care is consistent across all resident rooms?
  • 2We noticed that many families appreciate the communication here, so how do you typically keep loved ones updated on any changes in a resident's condition?
  • 3Since therapy is such a strength here, could you tell us more about how the physical and occupational therapy programs are integrated into a resident's daily routine?
  • 4How does the nursing team manage care and monitoring during periods when a resident might need to be in isolation for health reasons?
  • 5What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent care needs during the overnight hours?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social events do you have planned to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My wife recently spent 3 weeks in the Pioneer Nursing Home from a compound hip fracture. She was very pleased with Jody, Shannon, Chantal and the rest of the staff. They all were a great help, positive and happy to help with any concerns.

Rehab patient's spouse · 2024★★★★★

The nurses are also amazing with the care they give the residents and medications are managed to perfection. CNA’s are in the amazing group also, making sure the residents are comfortable and their concerns are taken care of.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

My husband had lost all mobility and after a few weeks he had started regaining the ability to walk and enjoying life again. Melbourne is fortunate to have a rehab that is clean, knowledgeable, and friendly.

Rehab patient's spouse · 2026★★★★★
Source: 22 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.23hrs
31%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.63hrs
89%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
63%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
57%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

16

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.1%
Better than Avg
Here
3.1%
US
19.4%
AR
14.0%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.9%
Better than Avg
Here
7.9%
US
19.5%
AR
21.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
AR
1.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.0%
Better than Avg
Here
4.0%
US
15.5%
AR
11.1%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.3%
Better than Avg
Here
4.3%
US
15.3%
AR
11.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.8%
Better than Avg
Here
4.8%
US
14.4%
AR
10.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
AR
77.7%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.3%
Better than Avg
Here
99.3%
US
81.8%
AR
82.0%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
AR
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
Well below state avg (4.3)

Pioneer Therapy and Living has 19 deficiencies across three surveys with no complaint-triggered issues, indicating problems were found through routine inspections rather than family reports. The facility shows recurring issues with infection control, environmental safety (including pest control), and pressure ulcer prevention appearing across multiple years. All deficiencies have correction dates, suggesting the facility addresses problems when identified, though some areas like environmental safety and infection control have repeated violations.

Oct 31, 2024Routine
6
0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0347Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Oct 26, 2023Routine
8
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0865Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0925Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Aug 4, 2022Routine
5
0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0925Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0577Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Pioneer Therapy and Living

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Anthony & Bryan Adams

Chain Size

38 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 12 of 37 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Dvorak, NoraManaging Control - Governing BodyKever, JodyManaging Control - Governing BodyAdams, AnthonyOfficer / DirectorAdams, BryanOfficer / DirectorKever, JodyManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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