Choctaw Residential Center

135 Residential Center Rd · Choctaw, MS · 39350 · 6016562582

120 certified beds Non profit - Other

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 54
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 64
Federal penalties 15% 72
Trend 10% 34
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.653.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.430.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.09≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year44%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $21,165

Inspection citations (23 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected April 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected October 5, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected October 5, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Corrected October 5, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected October 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected October 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023

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

    Corrected October 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected October 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected October 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • No harm found · C August 24, 2023

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected October 5, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 14, 2021

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

    Corrected June 21, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 14, 2021

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 21, 2021 · Infection Control

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
March 6, 2025Fine$21,165

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255339 · certified since August 25, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.