Starkville Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Ce

1001 Hospital Road · Starkville, MS · 39759 · 6623236360

119 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Avardis Health

Why this verdict

  • On the federal Special Focus list of the most persistently poor performers.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

Special Focus Facility

CMS has designated this facility one of the most persistently poor performers in the country — it is under increased inspection and enforcement.

5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 65
Serious harm & abuse 20% 64
Staffing 20% 58
Federal penalties 15% 65
Trend 10% 82
Context 5% 0

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.273.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.380.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.92≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year40%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $51,893

Inspection citations (25 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 31, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 27, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025

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

    Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 10, 2025

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

    Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E September 10, 2025

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

    Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 10, 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 October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F September 10, 2025

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected October 8, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Corrected August 5, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Immediate jeopardy · K February 6, 2024

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

    Corrected March 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · K February 6, 2024

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

    Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Immediate jeopardy · J February 6, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · K February 6, 2024

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

    Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · K February 6, 2024

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Corrected March 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Actual harm · G February 6, 2024

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024

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

    Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024

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

    Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024

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

    Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected March 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024

    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 March 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F February 6, 2024

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected March 8, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E November 8, 2023 · found via complaint

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E November 8, 2023 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected December 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 6, 2024Fine$51,893

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255172 · certified since March 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.