The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
CHOCTAW RESIDENTIAL CENTER
CHOCTAW, MS · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
1 of 5 overall
CHOCTAW RESIDENTIAL CENTER has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with low health inspection and quality measures ratings, though staffing is rated 4 out of 5. Reported nurse staffing is 3.65 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility has had $21,165 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6472 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $21,165recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6472.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.43
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.00
- Nurse aides
- 2.21
- Weekend nursing
- 3.09
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0.2%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.2%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.8%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.7%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
97.6%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure residents received the behavioral health care and services they needed. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 740 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 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 March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $21,165 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $21,165 in total fines.
- $21,165
Federal fine
Mar 6, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Occupancy
- 111.5 residents on an average day (93% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 12 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.