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The Windsor Place
81 Windsor Boulevard, Columbus, MS 39702
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.
The Windsor Place is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Columbus, Mississippi, certified for 140 beds and caring for about 126 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Mississippi median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 8, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 19.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $11K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Mississippi median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 45.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lowndes Co. median | Mississippi median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 25 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.6 | 18.6 | 19.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.0% | 45.0% | 44.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,839 | $13,520 | $8,224 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 9 Oct 2024, 27 Jul 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 H ×2 D ×19 E ×2 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | G | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 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 | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 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 | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | 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 | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | H | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | H | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2021 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2024 | Fine | $5,420 | |
| 9 Oct 2024 | Fine | $5,419 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Mississippi average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.0%, RNs 35.7%; 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 | 32.0% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 7.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.7% | 18.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 30.3% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Windsor Place Nursing Center Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Place Nursing Center Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 10/13/2003 |
| Windsor Place Nursing Center Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/2003 |
| Windsor Place Nursing Center Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
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 Lowndes County
| 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 |
All 4 facilities in Lowndes County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Windsor Place been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Mississippi median is 16 per facility.
Has The Windsor Place been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $11K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Windsor Place compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Mississippi median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Windsor Place?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Windsor Place Nursing Center Inc and Windsor Place Nursing Center Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Windsor Place last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Oct 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Oct 2024.
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.