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307 Reed Rd Starkville, MS 39759 · Oktibbeha County
All 2 nursing homes in Starkville, MS (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 255301 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Carrington, LLC D/B/A the Carrington 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 Carrington, LLC D/B/A the Carrington as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Mississippi average of 2.8.
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.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.92 hours per resident per day at Carrington, LLC D/B/A the Carrington, about the same as the Mississippi median of 4.00 (US median: 3.72). About 1.03 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.36 hours, 14% below its all-week average. 47.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Mississippi median 44.1%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Carrington, LLC D/B/A the Carrington: Medicare and Medicaid
Carrington, LLC D/B/A the Carrington is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Mississippi's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on December 3, 2025 and found 4 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 7 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 7 citations at Carrington, LLC D/B/A the Carrington across 3 inspection dates, 1 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 7 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 (2) and resident rights (2). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, December 3, 2025).
April 9, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
December 3, 2025 · 4 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
February 8, 2024 · 2 citations
EHonor 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.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Questions to ask on a tour of Carrington, LLC D/B/A the Carrington
- CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- 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 month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 2/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Carrington, LLC D/B/A the Carrington
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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5.7 mi
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha County StarkvilleEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 13m for patients treated and sent home
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17.6 mi
Clay County Medical Center West PointEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 1h 50m for patients treated and sent home
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18.8 mi
Choctaw Regional Medical Center AckermanEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 49m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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