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James T Champion

1455 North Lakeland Drive · Meridian, MS 39307 · 70 certified beds

(601) 581-8450

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About James T Champion

James T Champion is a nursing home in Meridian, Mississippi. Its capacity is 70 beds, below the Lauderdale County median of 82 for nursing homes. It is run by a government body. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 10 citations, the most recent on February 5, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 7.41 hours per resident per day. It is one of 8 nursing homes listed in Meridian. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

4.0

Staffing

5.0

Quality measures

1.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (10)

Records from January 2024 to February 2026.

  • February 5, 2026

    Tag F0693

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.

  • February 5, 2026

    Tag F0605

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.

  • February 5, 2026

    Tag F0695

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.

  • February 5, 2026

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.

  • February 5, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2026.

  • April 24, 2025

    Tag F0700

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 10, 2025.

  • April 24, 2025

    Tag F0583

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 10, 2025.

  • April 24, 2025

    Tag F0909

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 10, 2025.

  • January 2, 2025

    Tag F0550

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.

  • January 10, 2024

    Tag F0646

    Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2024.

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Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing

7.41 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.38 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Government - State

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Mississippi.

Nursing Homes

Mississippi median$9,581/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Meridian.

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