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Arrington Living Center
902 Gerald Mcraney Street, Collins, MS 39428
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Arrington Living Center is a Government, city/county nursing home in Collins, Mississippi, certified for 60 beds and caring for about 54 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Mississippi median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 1, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 11.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 19.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $18K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Mississippi median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 46.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Covington Co. median | Mississippi median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 7 | 11 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.7 | 18.3 | 19.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.8% | 67.7% | 44.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $17,727 | $17,727 | $8,224 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 202 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Mississippi average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 1 May 2025, 4 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×3 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Sep 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
| 15 Sep 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
| 15 Sep 2022 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | C | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | Fine | $9,110 | |
| 15 Feb 2024 | Fine | $8,617 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Mississippi average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.8%, RNs 42.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Mississippi median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 33.8% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.8% | 18.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.3% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 45.2% | 20.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, city/county. Legal business name: Covington County Hospital.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington County Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/2011 |
| Covington County Hospital | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2011 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Covington County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark of Collins | Collins | 60 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 18.3 | — | 18 Sep 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Covington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Arrington Living Center been cited for?
7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Mississippi median is 16 per facility.
Has Arrington Living Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $18K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Arrington Living Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Mississippi median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Arrington Living Center?
Ownership type is government, city/county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Covington County Hospital and Covington County Hospital. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Arrington Living Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 1 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.