The Meadows
1905 South Adams Street · Fulton, MS · 38843 · 6628622165
130 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,735 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G November 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
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 January 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · B November 30, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 12, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 7, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2022
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 7, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2025 | Fine | $12,735 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255160 · certified since January 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.