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1455 North Lakeland Drive Meridian, MS 39307 · Lauderdale County

(601) 581-8450

All 8 nursing homes in Meridian, MS (8 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicaid 70 certified beds Government

CMS certification number 25A418 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is James T Champion a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for James T Champion as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Mississippi average of 2.8. Inspectors issued 10 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 7.41 hours per resident per day at James T Champion, above the Mississippi median of 4.00 (US median: 3.72). About 1.45 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 6.18 hours, 17% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 32.4% of nursing staff left within a year (Mississippi median 44.1%). That is lower than most homes in Mississippi, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 7.41 hours
Above the Mississippi median of 4.00 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.45 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 6.18 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 32.4% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 38.1% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 1 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds70
Residents per day 59 About 84% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipGovernment - State
Payment acceptedMedicaid
Certified sinceApril 2010
Legal business nameLegal Business Name Not Available

Paying for care at James T Champion: Medicare and Medicaid

James T Champion is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Mississippi Medicaid.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on February 5, 2026 and found 5 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 10 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 10 citations at James T Champion across 4 inspection dates, 1 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 10 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (3) and resident rights (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail" (tag F0700, level E, April 24, 2025). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

February 5, 2026 · 5 citations

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)

DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)

April 24, 2025 · 3 citations

ETry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2025)

ERegularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0909 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2025)

DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2025)

January 2, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 7, 2025)

January 10, 2024 · 1 citation

DNotify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0646 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of James T Champion

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 5, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. Weekend staffing is 17% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  3. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  4. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 4/5 4/5 5/5 1/5
August 2026 4/5 4/5 5/5 1/5
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Reginald P White Nursing Facility Meridian · 0.1 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 5/5 70 beds · Medicaid
Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian Meridian · 3.4 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 1/5 84 beds · Medicaid
Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian Meridian · 4.9 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 4/5 58 beds · Medicaid
The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Meridian · 5.3 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 3/5 82 beds · Medicaid
Poplar Springs Nursing Center Meridian · 5.5 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 89 beds · Medicaid

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