The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
REGINALD P WHITE NURSING FACILITY
MERIDIAN, MS · Medicare-certified · 70 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationGovernment-run
1 of 5 overall
Reginald P White Nursing Facility in Meridian, MS has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with low staffing (1 out of 5) and average health inspection and quality scores (2 out of 5 each). It also has a recent abuse citation, $10,364 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.86 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day).
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.8632 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 22, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $10,364recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.8632.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.15
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.71
- Nurse aides
- 3.00
- Weekend nursing
- 3.91
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 42%
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
45.9%51.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%3.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7%6.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.1%6.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
1.6%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.3%12.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19%22.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.8%14.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
4%0.9%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.7%20.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.8%5.8%Worsening
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
—95.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.9%69.2%Worsening
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 February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $5,182 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $10,364 in total fines.
- $5,182
Federal fine
Feb 12, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Occupancy
- 64.6 residents on an average day (92% of 70 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 52 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.