Gulfport Care Center
11240 Canal Road · Gulfport, MS · 39503 · 2287011500
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Beebe Family
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $17,345 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.94 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $24,281 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 5, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G June 5, 2025
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.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected March 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected March 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 1, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 13, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
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 March 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 1, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected March 13, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected March 13, 2024 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 5, 2025 | Fine | $8,672 |
| June 5, 2025 | Fine | $8,673 |
| February 1, 2024 | Fine | $6,936 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255341 · certified since August 18, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.