B
JAMES T CHAMPION
76/100 score
1.54 hrs RN staffing
3 deficiencies
POPLAR SPRINGS NURSING CTR, LLC
6615 POPLAR SPRINGS DR, MERIDIAN, MS 39305
D
Facility Assessment
This facility staffs below 0.55 RN hours per resident day — the level the 2024 federal rule, repealed in February 2026, would have required.
Below the repealed 0.55 hr RN benchmark — elevated deficiency count.
Quality Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.48 — Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
20
Outstanding
0
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
0
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CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
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Quality: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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48/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on April 12, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
20 deficiencies found. 20 corrected. None involved actual harm.
Most recent inspection (April 10, 2025)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0610
Status: Corrected
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 30, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 21, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0812
Status: Corrected
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 21, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0760
Status: Corrected
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 21, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0641
Status: Corrected
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 21, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0656
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 21, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0658
Status: Corrected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 21, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0550
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 30, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0583
Status: Corrected
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 21, 2025
Inspection cycle 2 (June 4, 2024)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0602
Status: Corrected
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected March 26, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 25, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0759
Status: Corrected
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 25, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0690
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 25, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0695
Status: Corrected
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 25, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0658
Status: Corrected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 21, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0656
Status: Corrected
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 25, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0584
Status: Corrected
Honor 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 25, 2024
Inspection cycle 3 (March 16, 2023)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 19, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0695
Status: Corrected
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 19, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0550
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 19, 2023
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