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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a for profit - limited liability company facility in Meridian, MS with 82 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 31 deficiency records. Total penalties: $42K.

3716 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39301

Phone: 6014827164

Overall CMS Rating

1/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center holds a 1-star CMS overall rating — below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 5 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
3.68
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
31
Inspection findings on file · 5 serious
$42K
Federal penalties (3)

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.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
255261
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
82
Residents
73
In Hospital
No
County
Lauderdale
Last Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.47 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.23
CNA Hours
1.99
Total Nursing Hours
3.68 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
58.8%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center operates 82 certified beds in Meridian, MS with approximately 73 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (2★). 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.

The inspection file contains 31 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 5 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 3 penalties totaling $42K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.68 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.47 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. 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. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 58.8%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. 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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (31 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 19, 2025 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2025

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 4, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2025

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 4, 2025 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2025

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 4, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2025 Tag: 0838

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2025

C — Widespread - No harm Feb 26, 2025 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 26, 2025 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2025

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 19, 2024 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 19, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 19, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 19, 2024 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 19, 2024 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 28, 2023 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 23, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 8, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 8, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 23, 2022 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 23, 2022 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 23, 2022 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 23, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 23, 2022 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 23, 2022 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 27.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 90.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 26.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 19.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 97.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 31.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 38.9% Yes

Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $42K

Date Type Amount
Feb 26, 2025 Fine $29K
Mar 28, 2024 Fine $9K
Nov 28, 2023 Fine $5K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center reports 3.68 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.47 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 58.8%.
How many beds does The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?
The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 82 certified beds with approximately 73 residents. The facility is located at 3716 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39301.
Does The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 31 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 5 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has received 3 penalties totaling $42K.
Who owns The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was on Jun 26, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

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. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.