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J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER

25112 HIGHWAY 15, UNION, MS 39365
Score: 26 / 100

J G Alexander Nursing Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 26/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Mississippi. Families considering this Union facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

J G Alexander Nursing Center provides above-average staffing with 4.71 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 16 deficiencies at J G Alexander Nursing 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 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.71 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.83 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.93 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.48 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.44 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

16
Total Deficiencies
Jan 29, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 15 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0580 Severity G
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jan 29, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity G
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Jan 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity G
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Jan 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jan 29, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 8.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 19.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 12.0% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.3% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 27.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $16,720

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 26 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9