The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
THE MEADOWS
FULTON, MS · Medicare-certified · 130 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
THE MEADOWS (FULTON, MS) has a 2-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. It has a recent federal penalty, $12,735 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.77 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7718 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $12,735recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7718.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.84
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99
- Nurse aides
- 1.94
- Weekend nursing
- 3.11
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%
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
22.1%21.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.3%4.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.1%6.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%4.3%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.5%4.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
39.2%50%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
44.1%45.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
33.7%37.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.1%1.6%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.6%28.6%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).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%98.9%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.6%97.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure a qualified person was assigned to oversee infection prevention and control. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — 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 June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — 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 6 health deficiencies.
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- 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 $12,735 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,735 in total fines.
- $12,735
Federal fine
Nov 3, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 125.1 residents on an average day (96% of 130 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 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.