Sunplex Sub-Acute Center
6520 Sunscope Drive · Ocean Springs, MS · 39564 · 2288751177
73 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Community Eldercare Services
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (6 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $213,550 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
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.
6 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.
$213,550 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $305,999 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected November 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 28, 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 November 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · L October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 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 November 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 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 November 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 27, 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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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 17, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 17, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 28, 2025 | Fine | $182,005 |
| September 24, 2025 | Fine | $19,120 |
| January 27, 2025 | Fine | $12,425 |
| August 17, 2023 | Fine | $92,449 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255244 · certified since January 8, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.