Reginald P White Nursing Facility
1451 North Lakeland Drive · Meridian, MS · 39307 · 6015818500
70 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.15 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $10,364 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 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.
Past Non-Compliance · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 29, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 12, 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 January 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected November 28, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 28, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C October 20, 2022
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected November 28, 2022 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | Fine | $5,182 |
| February 12, 2025 | Fine | $5,182 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 25A123 · certified since March 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.