James T Champion
1455 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS 39307
James T Champion, a 70-bed government - state nursing facility in Meridian, MS, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #56 of 199 rated homes in MS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.
CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.
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- 4 / 5
- Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
- #56 of 199
- In-state rank among rated MS homes
- 6.83
- Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
- 10
- Inspection findings
The verdict
James T Champion, a 70-bed government - state nursing facility in Meridian, MS, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #56 of 199 rated homes in MS on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.
- 4 / 5
- CMS overall · national 3.0
- #56 of 199
- In-state rank among rated MS homes
- 6.83
- Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
- 10
- Inspection findings on file
CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.
In-state ownership mix · peer inventory
How 202 MS nursing homes split by ownership sector
This facility is recorded as Government - State. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Long-Stay Quality
Facility Information
- Provider Number
- 25A418
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Provider Type
- Medicaid
- Beds
- 70
- Residents
- 60
- In Hospital
- No
- County
- Lauderdale
- Last Inspection
- Feb 5, 2026
Staffing Data
How the 6.83 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:
- RN Hours
- 1.40 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
- LPN Hours
- 1.36
- CNA Hours
- 4.06
- Total Nursing Hours
- 6.83 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
- PT Hours
- 0.00
- Nursing Turnover
- 33.8%
- RN Turnover
- 36.4%
What the CMS Record Reveals About James T Champion
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, James T Champion ranks #56 of 199 rated nursing homes in MS on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). James T Champion operates 70 certified beds in Meridian, MS with approximately 60 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 5★ · quality 1★).
The inspection file contains 10 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 6.83 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 1.40 per resident day.
Classified as "Government - State" ownership and operating as a "Medicaid" provider, James T Champion falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 33.8% (CMS payroll-based measure).
Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter
The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.
National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.
For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.
Deficiency History (10 most recent)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 27, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 27, 2026
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.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 27, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 27, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 27, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 10, 2025
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.
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 10, 2025
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.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 7, 2025
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 9, 2024
Quality Measures
| Measure | Type | Score | Used in Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.2% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.3% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.2% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.2% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.9% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 34.5% | Yes |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | N/A | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | Long Stay | 4.6% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | Long Stay | 1.8% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | Long Stay | 0.8% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Long Stay | 99.2% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | Long Stay | 20.5% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Long Stay | 100.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | Long Stay | 20.1% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Short Stay | 59.1% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Short Stay | N/A | No |
Penalty History
No penalties on record.
Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing
Two data-derived peer sets for James T Champion, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.
Similar bed count
Nearest CMS certified bed counts outside MS (70 beds here).
Similar staffing hours
Nearest CMS adjusted total nurse hours per resident day outside MS (7.82 here).
Nearby Nursing Homes in MS
201 other nursing homes are on record in MS; 6 are shown here.
Alyce G Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Childr
Jackson, MS
Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian
Meridian, MS
Arbor Walk Healthcare Center
Greenville, MS
Arrington Living Center
Collins, MS
Ashland Health and Rehabilitation
Ashland, MS
Attala County Nursing Center
Kosciusko, MS
Understanding Nursing Home Data
What the CMS records show for James T Champion
The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.
- The MS registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MS registry
- Peer homes near 70 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MS. Compare a similar-size peer
- CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work
CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.
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Data Sources
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
