James T Champion
1455 North Lakeland Drive · Meridian, MS · 39307 · 6015818450
70 certified beds Government - State
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 25A418 · certified since April 1, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.