ElderGrade
B

70.5/100

Above average

Columbia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

1506 North Main Street, Columbia, MS 39429

CMS 3/5 stars #2 of 3 in Marion County (601) 736-9557
Certified beds
119
Occupancy
77%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

16.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.26 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.33 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 45% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.90 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.33 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.31 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 44.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 9 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 11, 2025 (11 months ago).

D Sep 11, 2025 F0640

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 9, 2024 F0693

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 6, 2024 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of NEXION HEALTH, which operates 53 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CARPENTER, SHAWN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
HERDRICH, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KIRLEY, FRANCIS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LEE, BRIAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RINER, MEERA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KIRLEY, FRANCIS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LEE, BRIAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
RINER, MEERA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
NEXION HEALTH, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CARPENTER, SHAWN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NEXION HEALTH LEASING, INC. Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BOLT, BRETTON Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Columbia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for Columbia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center? +

Columbia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of B (70.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Columbia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.90 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Columbia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 9 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Columbia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Columbia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.