Cedars Health Center

2800 West Main Street · Tupelo, MS · 38801 · 6628441441

140 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.

Red flags

CMS abuse warning

CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 60
Serious harm & abuse 20% 40
Staffing 20% 82
Federal penalties 15% 71
Trend 10% 47
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.183.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.630.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.57≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year51%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $24,850

Inspection citations (17 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025

    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 December 24, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025

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

    Corrected December 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025

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

    Corrected December 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025

    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 December 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Immediate jeopardy · J October 22, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected June 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

    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 September 13, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

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

    Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

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

    Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected September 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 13, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected May 17, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected May 17, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023

    Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

    Corrected May 17, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 17, 2023 · Infection Control

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
October 22, 2025Fine$24,850

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255309 · certified since August 1, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.