James T Champion
1455 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS 39307 · (601) 581-8450
Government - State · 70 certified beds
James T Champion has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 5 citations (the Mississippi average is 6.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 5, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.February 5, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.February 5, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 5, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 5, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 5, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.January 2, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Mississippi average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 6.83 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.40 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.36 | 1.11 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 4.06 | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.8% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 70 |
| Average residents per day | 59.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Meridian · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC Meridian · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC Meridian · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Reginald P White Nursing Facility Meridian · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian Meridian · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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