Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian

Name: Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian
Address: 1201 28TH AVENUE, Meridian, MS, 39301, US
Telephone: 6014831467

1201 28th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301 · Lauderdale County · 84 certified beds · avg 61 residents/day · certified since Aug 1, 1993

Part of chain: ARABELLA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT (12 facilities, chain avg rating 2.6★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.52

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (13)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 30, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint
Apr 17, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
Apr 17, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require.
Apr 17, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Apr 17, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
Apr 17, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Dec 7, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Dec 7, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave.
Dec 7, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition.
Dec 7, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Oct 12, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
Mar 12, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Mar 12, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (4 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	2	D
2023	5	D
2025	5	D
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Mississippi avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.52	4.88	3.95	bottom 1% in Mississippi; bottom 38% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.53	0.74	0.69	bottom 30% in Mississippi; bottom 43% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.92	4.09	3.50	bottom 1% in Mississippi; bottom 27% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.22	0.38	0.48	bottom 21% in Mississippi; bottom 15% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	66.7	45.7	45.8	bottom 5% in Mississippi; bottom 8% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	88.9	38.4	42.9	bottom 2% in Mississippi; bottom 2% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.41, RN 0.52, weekend 2.83. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation · changed ownership in the last 12 months

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Arabella Health and Wellness of Meridian Holdco LLC	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Arco Kano Irrv Tr	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
GNH Irrv Tr	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Hwood Partners LLC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Alexander, Laura	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Alexander, Laura	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Arabella Health and Wellness of Meridian Propco LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Mortgage Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Arabella Health and Wellness of Meridian Propco LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Arabella Healthcare Management LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Arabella Healthcare Management LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Arco Kano Irrv Tr	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Fein, Miriam	Individual	Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Fein, Seth	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
GNH Irrv Tr	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Hertzel, Chaim	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Hertzel, Chaim	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Hertzel, Chaim	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Hwood Partners LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Thomas, Ashley	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025
Thomas, Ashley	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
"How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
"If my family member goes to the hospital, how long will you hold their bed, and will we get that in writing?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC	2.0 mi	Meridian, MS	★★★★☆	4/5
The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	2.4 mi	Meridian, MS	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Diversicare of Meridian	3.1 mi	Meridian, MS	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
James T Champion	3.4 mi	Meridian, MS	★★★★☆	4/5
Reginald P White Nursing Facility	3.6 mi	Meridian, MS	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC	4.2 mi	Meridian, MS	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Marion Health and Rehab, LLC	4.9 mi	Marion, MS	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation	5.0 mi	Meridian, MS	★★★★★	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 255166.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian

1201 28th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301 · 6014831467

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
☐ "How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
☐ "If my family member goes to the hospital, how long will you hold their bed, and will we get that in writing?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 255166 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)