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James T Champion
1455 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS 39307
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.
James T Champion is a Government, state nursing home in Meridian, Mississippi, certified for 70 beds and caring for about 60 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 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 4, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 19.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.8 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), above the Mississippi median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 33.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lauderdale Co. median | Mississippi median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 15 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.3 | 21.4 | 19.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.8% | 51.4% | 44.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $4,516 | $8,224 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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: 5 Feb 2026, 24 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: D ×8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 2 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Mississippi average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.8%, RNs 36.4%; 1 administrator 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 | 22.2% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.2% | 18.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.9% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 34.5% | 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, state. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Lauderdale County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation | Meridian | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13.3 | — | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian | Meridian | 84 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 15.5 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC | Meridian | 58 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 24.1 | $5K | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC | Meridian | 89 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 22.5 | — | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Reginald P White Nursing Facilityabuse icon | Meridian | 70 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 21.4 | $10K | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Diversicare of Meridian | Meridian | 120 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 18.3 | $22K | 5 May 2026 |
| Marion Health and Rehab, LLC | Marion | 120 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 23.3 | $245K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Meridian | 82 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 41.5 | $32K | 7 May 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Lauderdale County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has James T Champion been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Mississippi median is 16 per facility.
Has James T Champion been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at James T Champion compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.8 hours per resident per day against a Mississippi median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates James T Champion?
Ownership type is government, state. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was James T Champion last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Feb 2026.
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.