Plaza Community Living Center
4403 Hospital Road · Pascagoula, MS · 39581 · 2287628960
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Community Eldercare Services
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 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 February 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C January 9, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G May 25, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G May 25, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 25, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · H May 25, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
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 June 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
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 June 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C May 25, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 26, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2021
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 26, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 26, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 26, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255207 · certified since November 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.