James T Champion

Nursing Home · Meridian, MS

CMS overall rating 4/5 Government - State

CMS certification number25A418

Contact & location

1455 North Lakeland Drive
Meridian, MS 39307
Lauderdale County
Phone
(601) 581-8450
ZIP code
39307 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
70
Residents per day
59.9 (86% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
April 1, 2010
Participates in
Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
6.83 (state 4.18 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.40 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.36 (state 1.11 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
4.06 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
5.79 (state 3.51 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
33.8 (state 45.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
36.4 (state 38.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 5, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
10 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-05 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-05 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-05 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-05 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-27
2026-02-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-27
2025-04-24 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.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-10
2025-04-24 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.
F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-10
2025-04-24 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-10
2025-01-02 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2024-01-10 Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
F0646 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-09

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of James T Champion?

James T Champion has a 4-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 James T Champion have?

It has 70 certified beds and cares for about 60 residents per day.

Has James T Champion been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of James T Champion?

(601) 581-8450. The facility is located at 1455 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS 39307.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.