B

ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF MERIDIAN

1201 28TH AVENUE, MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Score: 73 / 100

Arabella Health & Wellness Of Meridian earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 73/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Meridian facility ranks in the 79th percentile among Mississippi nursing homes.

Staffing at Arabella Health & Wellness Of Meridian is near the national average, with 3.87 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 14 deficiencies at Arabella Health & Wellness Of Meridian. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.87 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.03 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.29 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.17 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
Apr 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0640 Severity D
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Infection Control 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 4.5% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 1.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 20.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 8.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 73 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
84
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5