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Nursing homes in Lowndes County, Mississippi
Lowndes County, Mississippi, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 375 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 75 health deficiencies over three cycles, 20.0 per 100 beds against 20.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $113K across 7 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Lowndes County | Mississippi | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 202 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 20.0 | 20.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $113K | $3.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Healthcare Center | Columbus | 60 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 16.7 | $10K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Aurora Health and Rehabilitation | Columbus | 120 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 11.7 | $14K | 20 May 2026 |
| Vineyard Court Nursing Center | Columbus | 55 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 45.5 | $79K | 23 Sep 2025 |
| The Windsor Place | Columbus | 140 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 18.6 | $11K | 9 Oct 2024 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 6 |
| F0761 | 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. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Vanguard Healthcare (1), Briar Hill Management (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lowndes County, Mississippi?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 375 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lowndes County have the highest CMS ratings?
Trinity Healthcare Center (4 stars), Aurora Health and Rehabilitation (3 stars), Vineyard Court Nursing Center (2 stars)
How do Lowndes County nursing homes compare with Mississippi?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 20.0 per 100 beds against 20.8 statewide.