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Cedars Health Center
2800 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38801
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.
Certified for 140 beds, Cedars Health Center serves Tupelo in Lee County, Mississippi and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2004.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Mississippi median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 7, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 12.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 19.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $16K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Mississippi median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 48.8%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lee Co. median | Mississippi median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 29 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.1 | 24.5 | 19.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.8% | 52.9% | 44.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,153 | $17,901 | $8,224 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 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: 20 Nov 2025, 8 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×14 E ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 5 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0729 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | Fine | $16,153 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Mississippi average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.8%, RNs 31.6%; 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 | 23.1% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.0% | 18.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.4% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/1987 |
| United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/1987 |
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 Lee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversicare of Tupelo | Tupelo | 120 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 48 | 40.0 | $20K | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Lakeland Community Care Center | Jackson | 105 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 28.6 | $8K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Mccomb Community Care Center | Mccomb | 140 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 12.9 | $13K | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Nmmc Baldwyn Nursing Facility | Baldwyn | 107 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 26.2 | $9K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Brandon Community Care Center | Brandon | 230 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 43 | 18.7 | $98K | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Chadwick Community Care Center | Jackson | 102 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 24.5 | $8K | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Cleveland Community Care Center | Cleveland | 120 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 18.3 | $229K | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Manhattan Community Care Center | Jackson | 180 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 17.8 | $18K | 12 May 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Lee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cedars Health Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Mississippi median is 16 per facility.
Has Cedars Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cedars Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Mississippi median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cedars Health Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Inc and United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cedars Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Nov 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.