ElderGrade
F

36.8/100

Poor

The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

3716 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39301

CMS 1/5 stars #8 of 9 in Lauderdale County (601) 482-7164
Certified beds
82
Occupancy
88%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 5 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $42,487 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 3 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 60%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection 6.8/30 Staffing 18/30 Stability 5/15 Outcomes 2/15 Enforcement 5/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

6.8/30

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

  • -20 for 5 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -3.2 for 26 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

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

  • 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.51 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

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

  • 60% 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

5/10

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

  • $42,487 in federal fines across 3 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

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 3.43 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.51 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.99 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 60.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 34 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 26, 2025 (1 year ago).

D May 7, 2026 F0657 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2026 F0700 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 19, 2025 F0607 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 26, 2025 F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 26, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 26, 2025 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 26, 2025 F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AVARDIS HEALTH, which operates 38 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MERIDIAN PARENTCO LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LAUDERDALE HOLDCO LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MSOP HOLDCO LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NU C II IRREVOCABLE TRUST Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NU C IRREVOCABLE TRUST Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SNF CARE CENTERS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ZENITH HOLDCO II LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ZENITH HOLDCO LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FC ENCORE MERIDIAN, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
HOBACK, TIFFANY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
THOMAS, JOHN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SNF MGR LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center? +

The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of F (36.8 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". 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 The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.43 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

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

Yes. 5 of the 34 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Oaks 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.