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James T Champion

1455 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS 39307

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James T Champion is a nursing home in Meridian, Mississippi. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(601) 581-8450
Last standard health inspection
February 5, 2026 (9 months ago)
Certified beds
70
Residents per day, on average
58.6
Ownership type
Government - State
Legal business name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Mississippi average (10 vs 18).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  3. 5 citations

    Health inspection on February 5, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.

    • Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  5. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.6 to 5.7 hours per resident per day.

  6. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 24, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0909. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Regularly 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2025.

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  7. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 2, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 10, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0646. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2024.

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Questions

When was James T Champion last inspected?

CMS lists February 5, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does James T Champion have?

CMS lists 10 health citations since January 10, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has James T Champion been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of James T Champion?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is James T Champion a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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