Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★1 of 5 overall
SUNPLEX SUB-ACUTE CENTER in Ocean Springs, MS has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star health inspections, 2-star staffing and quality ratings, and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.39 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It is an SFF Candidate/special focus facility and has had $213,550 in fines in the last 24 months, with recent inspection citations for assessment, QAPI/QAA planning, and infection control.
Last inspection: December 2, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $213,550special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3884.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.46
Licensed practical nurses
0.82
Nurse aides
2.11
Weekend nursing
3.01
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
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
9.4%20.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.3%12%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%4.5%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.7%23.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—31.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.7%20%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%6.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%1.3%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.6%12.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.5%0%Improving
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
—92.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.6%76.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—51.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
33.3%76.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited October 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited October 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: L
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 October 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: K
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $182,005 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $19,120 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,425 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $305,999 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 28, 2025
$182,005
Federal fine
Sep 24, 2025
$19,120
Federal fine
Jan 27, 2025
$12,425
Federal fine
Aug 17, 2023
$92,449
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of COMMUNITY ELDERCARE SERVICES · 17 homes · 1.9 stars avg
Occupancy
58.3 residents on an average day (80% of 73 beds)
Medicare history
Certified for 29 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.