Cedars Health Center
Nursing Home · Tupelo, MS
CMS certification number255309
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
2800 West Main StreetTupelo, MS 38801
Lee County
- Phone
- (662) 844-1441
- ZIP code
- 38801 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day
- 127.9 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, INC
- Medicare certified since
- August 1, 2004
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.86 (state 4.18 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.65 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.06 (state 1.11 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.15 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.36 (state 3.51 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.8 (state 45.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 31.6 (state 38.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 20, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-24 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-24 |
| 2025-11-20 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-24 |
| 2025-11-20 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-24 |
| 2025-10-22 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-05-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-05 |
| 2024-08-08 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-08 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-08 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-08 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-08 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-08-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2024-07-01 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-26 |
| 2023-04-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-17 |
| 2023-04-13 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-17 |
| 2023-04-13 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. F0729 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-17 |
| 2023-04-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-17 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $16,153 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-22 | Fine | $16,153 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Lacking, Jerone (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martin, Tamala (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Perrine, Terry (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vance, Christie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zuelzke, James (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lacking, Jerone (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vance, Christie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zuelzke, James (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lacking, Jerone (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martin, Tamala (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stirewalt, Jonathon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vance, Christie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zuelzke, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Cedars Health Center?
Cedars Health Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Mississippi.
How many beds does Cedars Health Center have?
It has 140 certified beds and cares for about 128 residents per day.
Has Cedars Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $16,153 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Cedars Health Center?
(662) 844-1441. The facility is located at 2800 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38801.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.