Staffing
CMS publishes a 5-star staffing rating for this facility.
RN staffing was 1.40 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, calculated from CMS PBJ records.
View staffing evidenceJAMES T CHAMPION
Also known publicly as James T Champion Nursing Facility
MERIDIAN, MS
CMS overview
CMS rating overview
No proprietary TrustHub score. These ratings are published separately by CMS.
How CMS describes these ratings
- CMS overall rating
- The CMS overall rating summarizes health inspections, staffing, and quality measures within Medicare's Five-Star system.
- Health inspection rating
- The CMS health inspection rating reflects findings from standard and complaint inspections used in Medicare's Five-Star system.
- Staffing rating
- The CMS staffing rating reflects staffing levels and related measures used in Medicare's Five-Star system.
- Quality-measure rating
- The CMS quality-measure rating summarizes selected resident assessment and claims-based measures used in Medicare's Five-Star system.
- CMS certified beds
- 70
- Ownership descriptor
- Government - State
- Medicare participation
- No
- Medicaid participation
- Yes
Facility information
Contact
CMS remains the primary federal record. Public website and additional contact details appear only when independently verified.
- Phone
- 6015818450Verified public information · checked Aug 2026
- Also known publicly as
- James T Champion Nursing FacilityVerified public information · checked Aug 2026
Decision guide
What to review
Factual evidence to examine before you decide. These summaries are not a score or recommendation.
Inspections
The latest standard inspection on Feb 5, 2026 cited 5 deficiencies.
View inspection evidenceOwnership
CMS-published records list 0 ownership or control parties.
View ownership evidenceOwnership & operation
Ownership & Operation
Operator, licensee, owner, manager, and chain stay separate. A connected organization is not automatically the party that runs daily operations.
- Ownership type
- Government - StateCMS
Ownership
Who CMS records show is connected to this facility
These are CMS-published ownership disclosures. Medicare enrollment ownership and managerial-control information is reported by enrolled providers through CMS forms; it is not an independent determination of beneficial ownership.
- Reported party records
- 0
- Organizations shown
- 0
- Individuals shown
- 0
- Latest ownership source update
- Not reported
CMS-published ownership and control parties
No matched current ownership party records were found in the loaded CMS sources.
What this means
Roles are shown as CMS publishes them. Different CMS sources can describe different enrollment, ownership, and control concepts, so TrustHub keeps each source-specific disclosure distinct.
Inspections & deficiencies
What CMS inspection records show
Scope and severity terms below are CMS classifications. They are not a TrustHub score.
Latest recorded inspection
- Date
- Feb 5, 2026
- Survey type
- Fire Safety Standard
- Linked findings
- 0
- Highest linked CMS classification
- No linked health-deficiency finding in the loaded record
View source details
- Dataset
- Inspection Dates
- CMS dataset ID
- svdt-c123
- CMS source updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- CMS provider ID
- 25A418
- Source record locator
- csv-row:69913:ccn:25A418
Feb 5, 2026 — Fire Safety Standard — 0 linked findings
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Feb 5, 2026 — Health Standard — 5 linked findings
F0558 — Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
View source details
- Dataset
- Health Deficiencies
- CMS dataset ID
- r5ix-sfxw
- CMS source updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- CMS provider ID
- 25A418
- Source record locator
- csv-row:194565:ccn:25A418
F0605 — Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
View source details
- Dataset
- Health Deficiencies
- CMS dataset ID
- r5ix-sfxw
- CMS source updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- CMS provider ID
- 25A418
- Source record locator
- csv-row:194566:ccn:25A418
F0693 — Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
View source details
- Dataset
- Health Deficiencies
- CMS dataset ID
- r5ix-sfxw
- CMS source updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- CMS provider ID
- 25A418
- Source record locator
- csv-row:194567:ccn:25A418
F0695 — Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
View source details
- Dataset
- Health Deficiencies
- CMS dataset ID
- r5ix-sfxw
- CMS source updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- CMS provider ID
- 25A418
- Source record locator
- csv-row:194568:ccn:25A418
F0880 — Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2026)
View source details
- Dataset
- Health Deficiencies
- CMS dataset ID
- r5ix-sfxw
- CMS source updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- CMS provider ID
- 25A418
- Source record locator
- csv-row:194569:ccn:25A418
Apr 24, 2025 — Fire Safety Standard — 0 linked findings
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Apr 24, 2025 — Health Standard — 3 linked findings
F0583 — Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2025)
View source details
- Dataset
- Health Deficiencies
- CMS dataset ID
- r5ix-sfxw
- CMS source updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- CMS provider ID
- 25A418
- Source record locator
- csv-row:194572:ccn:25A418
F0700 — Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2025)
View source details
- Dataset
- Health Deficiencies
- CMS dataset ID
- r5ix-sfxw
- CMS source updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- CMS provider ID
- 25A418
- Source record locator
- csv-row:194570:ccn:25A418
F0909 — Environmental Deficiencies
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 scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2025)
View source details
- Dataset
- Health Deficiencies
- CMS dataset ID
- r5ix-sfxw
- CMS source updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- CMS provider ID
- 25A418
- Source record locator
- csv-row:194571:ccn:25A418
Jan 2, 2025 — Health Complaint — 1 linked finding
F0550 — Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 7, 2025)
View source details
- Dataset
- Health Deficiencies
- CMS dataset ID
- r5ix-sfxw
- CMS source updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- CMS provider ID
- 25A418
- Source record locator
- csv-row:194573:ccn:25A418
Jan 10, 2024 — Fire Safety Standard — 0 linked findings
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Jan 10, 2024 — Health Standard — 1 linked finding
F0646 — Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2024)
View source details
- Dataset
- Health Deficiencies
- CMS dataset ID
- r5ix-sfxw
- CMS source updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- CMS provider ID
- 25A418
- Source record locator
- csv-row:194574:ccn:25A418
Penalties & enforcement
CMS penalty records in the loaded three-year dataset
No penalty records were found for this provider in the currently loaded CMS Penalties dataset.
Facility history
Facility History
9 historical events available. Dates and values come from published CMS and official state regulator evidence, not a score.
What changed recently?
- Total nurse staffing increasedTotal nurse staffing increased from 4.38 to 6.83 hours per resident day between 2025Q4 and 2026Q1. Staffing improved across those reported periods.
- Health inspection completed5 deficiencies were recorded.
2026
- Total nurse staffing increased
Total nurse staffing increased from 4.38 to 6.83 hours per resident day between 2025Q4 and 2026Q1. Staffing improved across those reported periods.
4.38 → 6.83
CMS · Reported in a source release · View related evidence
- RN staffing increased
RN staffing increased from 0.92 to 1.40 hours per resident day between 2025Q4 and 2026Q1. Staffing improved across those reported periods.
0.92 → 1.40
CMS · Reported in a source release · View related evidence
- Health inspection completed
5 deficiencies were recorded.
CMS · Recorded event date · View related evidence
2025
- Total nurse staffing decreased
Total nurse staffing decreased from 4.70 to 4.38 hours per resident day between 2025Q3 and 2025Q4. Staffing declined across those reported periods.
4.70 → 4.38
CMS · Reported in a source release · View related evidence
- RN staffing decreased
RN staffing decreased from 1.54 to 0.92 hours per resident day between 2025Q3 and 2025Q4. Staffing declined across those reported periods.
1.54 → 0.92
CMS · Reported in a source release · View related evidence
- Total nurse staffing decreased
Total nurse staffing decreased from 5.14 to 4.70 hours per resident day between 2025Q2 and 2025Q3. Staffing declined across those reported periods.
5.14 → 4.70
CMS · Reported in a source release · View related evidence
- Health inspection completed
3 deficiencies were recorded.
CMS · Recorded event date · View related evidence
- Complaint inspection recorded
1 deficiency was recorded.
CMS · Recorded event date · View related evidence
2024
- Health inspection completed
1 deficiency was recorded.
CMS · Recorded event date · View related evidence
Staffing
Reported nursing staffing at a glance
CMS staffing rating: 5 of 5 stars. CMS calculates that rating separately using its published methodology. The values below are calculations from daily PBJ records for 2026Q1 (current source quarter).
- Total nursing
- 6.827 reported hours per resident day
- RN categories
- 1.401 reported hours per resident day
- LPN/LVN categories
- 1.365 reported hours per resident day
- CNA
- 4.061 reported hours per resident day
Weekday and weekend calculations
| Measure | Monday–Friday | Saturday–Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing | 7.249 | 5.787 |
| RN categories | 1.491 | 1.18 |
Contract staff accounted for 59.6% of reported nursing hours included in this quarter calculation.
Reported RN-category hours per resident day were 0.483 higher than the prior loaded quarter.
Staffing over time
Solid bar: Total nursing · Outlined bar: RN categories
| Quarter | Total nursing | RN categories | LPN/LVN | CNA | Contract share | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025Q2 | 5.135 | 1.551 | 0.506 | 2.986 | 60% | 91 |
| 2025Q3 | 4.699 | 1.542 | 0.313 | 2.757 | 57% | 92 |
| 2025Q4 | 4.383 | 0.918 | 0.881 | 2.584 | 62% | 92 |
| 2026Q1 | 6.827 | 1.401 | 1.365 | 4.061 | 59.6% | 90 |
Questions to ask
- PBJ records show lower calculated RN-category hours per resident day on weekends this quarter. How does the facility plan RN coverage on Saturdays and Sundays?
- PBJ records show that some reported nursing hours were contract hours. How does the facility orient and integrate contract staff?
Staffing source and calculation details
- Source
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Dataset
- Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing
- CMS dataset ID
- 7e0d53ba-8f02-4c66-98a5-14a1c997c50d
- Quarter
- 2026Q1
- Coverage
- Jan 1, 2026–Mar 31, 2026
- Days represented
- 90 (90 with positive MDS census)
- CMS source updated
- Jul 29, 2026
- Calculation version
- pbj-quarter-ratio-of-sums-v1
Hours-per-resident-day values are calculated by this platform from CMS-published daily PBJ hours and MDS census. For each displayed period, included hours are summed and divided by the summed census for days with a positive census. They are not CMS case-mix-adjusted staffing measures or a staffing rating.
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Current Provider Information facts
These measures come from the current successfully ingested CMS Nursing Home Provider Information release.
- CMS reports a 4-star overall rating.
- CMS reports a 4-star health inspection rating.
- CMS reports a 5-star staffing rating.
- CMS reports a 1-star quality-measure rating.
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Provider Information
- Source organization
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Dataset identifier
- 4pq5-n9py
- Source updated
- Jul 29, 2026
- Retrieved
- Aug 14, 2026
- Supports
- Overview, facility facts, and CMS ratings
Inspection Dates
- Source organization
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Dataset identifier
- svdt-c123
- Source updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- Retrieved
- Aug 14, 2026
- Supports
- Inspections and facility history
Health Deficiencies
- Source organization
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Dataset identifier
- r5ix-sfxw
- Source updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- Retrieved
- Aug 14, 2026
- Supports
- Health deficiencies and facility history
Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing
- Source organization
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Dataset identifier
- 7e0d53ba-8f02-4c66-98a5-14a1c997c50d
- Coverage
- Apr 1, 2025–Mar 31, 2026
- Source updated
- Jul 29, 2026
- Retrieved
- Aug 15, 2026
- Supports
- PBJ staffing cards, history, and transparent calculations
Verified public facility information
- Source organization
- Public facility listing
- Dataset identifier
- commercial-corroboration:public-listing
- Source updated
- Aug 18, 2026
- Retrieved
- Aug 18, 2026
- Supports
- Independently verified public website, phone, or publicly used name. Not a CMS rating or regulatory status.
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