Vineyard Court Nursing Center
2002 5th Street North · Columbus, MS · 39705 · 6623281133
55 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Briar Hill Management
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
7 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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.94 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $78,952 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 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 March 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 27, 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 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
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 December 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 20, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 20, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 20, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 20, 2023
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 November 17, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 20, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 20, 2023
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 20, 2023
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
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 November 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 10, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2022
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 10, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 10, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 27, 2024 | Fine | $6,264 |
| February 27, 2024 | Fine | $6,265 |
| October 20, 2023 | Fine | $66,423 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255299 · certified since August 1, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.