The Carrington in Starkville, MS has a 4-star overall rating, with 4 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing, but only 1 star for quality measures. It reported 3.66 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 in fines over the last 24 months.
Last inspection: December 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6578.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.83
Licensed practical nurses
0.98
Nurse aides
1.85
Weekend nursing
3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 11%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12%10.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.3%2.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
15.3%11.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
7.5%7.1%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.7%7.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27%16.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.3%32.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20%12.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.7%20.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of BRIAR HILL MANAGEMENT · 6 homes · 3.3 stars avg
Occupancy
55 residents on an average day (92% of 60 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 22 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.