Cycle 1
Health 2025-11-20 · Fire 2025-11-20
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Tupelo, MS
Cedars Health Center
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 6 recent health deficiencies
2800 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS
(662) 844-1441
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
140
Certified beds
Average residents
133
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.63
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.06
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.37
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.49
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
18%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.0 |
2.4
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
2.9
0.7 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.6% |
95.7%
3.1 pts worse
|
93.4%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.2% |
97.0%
2.2 pts better
|
95.5%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
3.2%
1.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.2% |
1.6%
1.4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.9% |
6.1%
2.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 23.6% |
24.4%
0.8 pts better
|
19.6%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.6% |
23.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.8% |
22.8%
8 pts better
|
16.3%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.0% |
20.6%
9.6 pts better
|
14.9%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.9% |
2.5%
1.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.7% |
21.4%
5.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.0% |
6.9%
2.9 pts better
|
5.1%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.7% |
87.9%
8.8 pts better
|
81.7%
15 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.3% |
15.3%
4 pts better
|
12.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.6% |
2.6%
About the same
|
1.6%
1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.0% |
84.6%
13.4 pts better
|
79.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.2% |
27.9%
1.7 pts better
|
23.9%
2.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-08-08 · Fire 2024-08-08
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-04-13 · Fire 2023-04-13
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-12-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-12-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-12-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-12-24
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-10-22
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-08
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-08
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-08
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-08
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-08
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-05-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-05-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F729 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected 2023-05-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-17
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Lacking, Jerone
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lacking, Jerone
Corporate Director · Individual
Martin, Tamala
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stirewalt, Jonathon
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Vance, Christie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vance, Christie
Corporate Officer · Individual
Zuelzke, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Zuelzke, James
Corporate Officer · Individual
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