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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $21,165 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 21, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 6, 2025 | Fine | $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.