The Windsor Place
81 Windsor Boulevard · Columbus, MS · 39702 · 6622415518
140 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $10,839 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $50,947 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 9, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 9, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
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 November 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
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 November 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 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 November 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
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 September 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
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 September 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · H October 28, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · H October 28, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2021
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2021
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 28, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 9, 2024 | Fine | $5,419 |
| October 9, 2024 | Fine | $5,420 |
| July 27, 2023 | Fine | $40,108 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255257 · certified since February 18, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.