The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
CARTHAGE SENIOR CARE
CARTHAGE, MS · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
CARTHAGE SENIOR CARE has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing at 5 out of 5 and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.67 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its health inspection is 3 out of 5, quality measures are 2 out of 5, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included pressure ulcer care, care planning, and assistance with daily living.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6718 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6718.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.69
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96
- Nurse aides
- 3.02
- Weekend nursing
- 3.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.2%4.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.9%8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%7.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19.1%34.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—12.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.4%27.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.1%1.1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.1%17.7%Improving
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).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.5%96.3%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—79.2%—
What the inspectors found
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 June 2026 — 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 June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of TREND CONSULTANTS · 15 homes · 3.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 54.5 residents on an average day (91% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 5 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.