The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
3716 Highway 39 North · Meridian, MS · 39301 · 6014827164
82 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Avardis Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $28,730 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
5 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.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $42,487 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 4, 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 April 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 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 · E February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Administration
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No harm found · C February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 28, 2024 · 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 February 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 19, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | Fine | $28,730 |
| March 28, 2024 | Fine | $8,827 |
| November 28, 2023 | Fine | $4,930 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255261 · certified since April 1, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.