Nursing home

James T Champion

1455 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS, 39307

Ownership type: Government - State.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for James T Champion, with 10 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
1
of 5
Quality measures
1
of 5
Certified beds
70
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing1 of 5
Quality measures1 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Lauderdale Co. avg 2.44Mississippi avg 2.7This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Lauderdale Co. avg: 2.44. Mississippi avg: 2.7.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

10
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
12024
42025
52026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)32.39%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)7.37%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.35%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Ownership Data Not Available

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Lauderdale County.

1455 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian
Lauderdale County · MS · 39307
70 certified beds32.3709, -88.7650

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf
CCN 255050
Prentiss, MS555Not shown$0
Winston County Nursing Home
CCN 255072
Louisville, MS435Not shown$0
Lexington Manor Senior Care, LLC
CCN 255091
Lexington, MS443Not shown$0
Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 255092
Gulfport, MS112Not shown$76,258
The Pillars of Biloxi
CCN 255093
Biloxi, MS112Not shown$47,692
Care Center of Laurel
CCN 255095
Laurel, MS233Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is James T Champion's CMS rating?

James T Champion has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 1 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is James T Champion located?

James T Champion is located at 1455 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS, 39307 in Lauderdale County, and CMS lists 70 certified beds.

Does James T Champion have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for James T Champion over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does James T Champion's rating compare to nearby facilities?

James T Champion's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.44 across 9 facilities in Lauderdale County, and 2.7 across Mississippi. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify James T Champion's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm James T Champion's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
25A418
Ownership type
Government - State
Certified beds
70
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 10 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 5, 20260558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 27, 2026
Feb 5, 20260605DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 27, 2026
Feb 5, 20260693DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 27, 2026
Feb 5, 20260695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 27, 2026
Feb 5, 20260880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 27, 2026
Apr 24, 20250583DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 10, 2025
Apr 24, 20250700EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 10, 2025
Apr 24, 20250909EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 10, 2025
Jan 2, 20250550DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 7, 2025
Jan 10, 20240646DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 9, 2024

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

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