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.
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Score breakdown
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-day | 5.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $24,850 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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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
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 17, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Fine | $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.