James T Champion

1455 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS 39307 (opens Google Maps) · Lauderdale County · (601) 581-8450· 70 certified beds · avg 60 residents/day · certified since Apr 1, 2010 · Medicaid only — not Medicare certified

Certified for Medicaid only. It cannot bill Medicare, so a short post-hospital rehabilitation stay would not be covered the usual way here. Who pays for nursing home care →

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected Feb 5, 2026

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)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →

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Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 10 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Feb 5, 2026D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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. F-0558
Feb 5, 2026D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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. F-0605
Feb 5, 2026D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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. F-0693

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Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Feb 5, 2026	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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. · F-0558
Feb 5, 2026	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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. · F-0605
Feb 5, 2026	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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. · F-0693
Feb 5, 2026	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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. · F-0695
Feb 5, 2026	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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. · F-0880
Apr 24, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	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. · F-0700
Apr 24, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	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. · F-0909
Apr 24, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · F-0583
Jan 2, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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 · F-0550
Jan 10, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not notify the appropriate authorities when a resident with a mental disorder or intellectual disability had a significant change in condition. · F-0646

Inspection trend by year

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

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2024

2025

2026

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

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)

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

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

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityMississippi averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

7.82

4.88

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

1.61

0.74

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

6.63

4.09

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

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 for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (6.83 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

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

Costs & payment

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Who owns this facility

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Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
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Questions to ask on your visit

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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?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 34% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

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.

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Visit checklist — James T Champion

1455 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS 39307 · (601) 581-8450

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 plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 34% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

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)