James T Champion

Name: James T Champion
Address: 1455 NORTH LAKELAND DRIVE, Meridian, MS, 39307, US
Telephone: 6015818450

1455 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS 39307 · Lauderdale County · 70 certified beds · avg 60 residents/day · certified since Apr 1, 2010

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

7.82

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 (10)

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
Feb 5, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Feb 5, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function.
Feb 5, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes.
Feb 5, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Feb 5, 2026	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.
Apr 24, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly.
Apr 24, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not regularly inspect bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails for safety, or the rails and mattresses were not attached safely to the frames.
Apr 24, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
Jan 2, 2025	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
Jan 10, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not notify the appropriate authorities when a resident with a mental disorder or intellectual disability had a significant change in condition.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2024	1	D
2025	4	E
2026	5	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)	7.82	4.88	3.95	top 2% in Mississippi; top 1% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.61	0.74	0.69	top 3% in Mississippi; top 4% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	6.63	4.09	3.50	top 2% in Mississippi; top 1% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	1.18	0.38	0.48	top 3% in Mississippi; top 4% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	33.8	45.7	45.8	top 19% in Mississippi; top 21% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	36.4	38.4	42.9	top 46% in Mississippi; top 40% 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 6.83, RN 1.40, weekend 5.79. Staffing rating: 5/5.

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: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 1/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

Government - State

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
		Ownership Data Not Available

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 you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
"What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
"How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
"How often are beds and bed rails inspected, and who does those checks?"
"How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
"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
Reginald P White Nursing Facility	0.1 mi	Meridian, MS	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian	3.5 mi	Meridian, MS	★★★★☆	4/5
Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC	4.9 mi	Meridian, MS	★★★★☆	4/5
The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	5.3 mi	Meridian, MS	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC	5.5 mi	Meridian, MS	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Diversicare of Meridian	5.6 mi	Meridian, MS	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation	6.9 mi	Meridian, MS	★★★★★	4/5
Marion Health and Rehab, LLC	7.6 mi	Marion, MS	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 25A418.

The Care File

Visit checklist — James T Champion

1455 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS 39307 · 6015818450

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

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
☐ "How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
☐ "How often are beds and bed rails inspected, and who does those checks?"
☐ "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
☐ "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 25A418 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)