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THE BLUFFS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

2850 PORTER'S CHAPEL ROAD, VICKSBURG, MS 39180
Score: 18 / 100

The Bluffs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 18/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Mississippi. Families considering this Vicksburg facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at The Bluffs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.59 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 25 deficiencies at The Bluffs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.59 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.37 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.02 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.19 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.17 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Sep 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 24 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0655 Severity G
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Sep 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Feb 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 12.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 15.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 3.6% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,000

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 18 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
107
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13