James T Champion
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Meridian, MS with 70 certified beds. Ownership: government, state. CMS rates it 4 of 5 overall (above average).
- Health inspections4 of 5
- Staffing5 of 5
- Quality measures1 of 5
- Long-stay quality1 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 1 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 1.40 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 5 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number25A418
- Address1455 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS, 39307
- CountyLauderdale
- OwnershipGovernment, state
- Certified beds70
- Residents per day, average60
- Phone(601) 581-8450
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey5 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints0
- FinesNone on record
- Payment denials and other penalties0
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Feb 5, 2026 | 5 | 0 | 21 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
1.40 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
James T Champion is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Meridian, MS (CCN 25A418) operating under government - state ownership, with 70 certified beds and an average daily census of about 60 residents. CMS assigned it a 4-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (above average), built from a 4/5 Health Inspection component, a 5/5 Staffing component, and a 1/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 5 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so James T Champion currently sits at or below that baseline. RN staffing is 1.40 hours per resident per day, which is 105% above the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is James T Champion's overall CMS rating?
James T Champion has a 4-star overall CMS rating (Above average). Health inspection: 4/5. Staffing: 5/5. Quality measures: 1/5.
How many beds does James T Champion have?
James T Champion has 70 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 60 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does James T Champion's staffing compare to the national average?
James T Champion has 1.40 RN hours per resident per day, which is 105% above the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does James T Champion have?
James T Champion has 5 total deficiencies, which is at or below the national average of 9.2.
Who owns James T Champion?
James T Champion is operated under Government - State ownership. The facility has 70 certified beds and is located in Meridian, Mississippi.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 25A418. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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