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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Trinity Healthcare Center

Trinity Healthcare Center is a non profit - corporation facility in Columbus, MS with 60 certified beds and a 4-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 10 deficiency records. Total penalties: $10K.

230 Airline Road, Columbus, MS 39702

Phone: 6623279404

Overall CMS Rating

4/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Trinity Healthcare Center holds a 4-star CMS overall rating — well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
5.02
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
10
Inspection findings on file · 2 serious
$10K
Federal penalties (1)

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

3/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
255222
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
60
Residents
56
In Hospital
No
County
Lowndes
Last Inspection
May 30, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.85 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.90
CNA Hours
3.27
Total Nursing Hours
5.02 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.06
Nursing Turnover
39.8%
RN Turnover
54.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Trinity Healthcare Center

Trinity Healthcare Center operates 60 certified beds in Columbus, MS with approximately 56 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 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 (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (3★). 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 10 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $10K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 5.02 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.85 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Trinity 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 39.8%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. 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 (10 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 23, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 19, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 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: Jun 19, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm May 30, 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: Jun 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 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: Jun 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 19, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2020 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: Apr 25, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2020 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 25, 2020

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 26.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 8.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.1% 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 4.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 98.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 32.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 26.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 96.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 91.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 29.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 8.3% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $10K

Date Type Amount
May 30, 2024 Fine $10K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Trinity Healthcare Center?
Trinity Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at Trinity Healthcare Center?
Trinity Healthcare Center reports 5.02 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.85 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 39.8%.
How many beds does Trinity Healthcare Center have?
Trinity Healthcare Center has 60 certified beds with approximately 56 residents. The facility is located at 230 Airline Road, Columbus, MS 39702.
Does Trinity Healthcare Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Trinity Healthcare Center has 10 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Trinity Healthcare Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Trinity Healthcare Center has received 1 penalties totaling $10K.
Who owns Trinity Healthcare Center?
Trinity Healthcare Center is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Trinity Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Trinity Healthcare Center was on May 30, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Trinity Healthcare Center?
Trinity 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.