Arabella Health & Wellness Of Meridian
Meridian, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255166) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (601) 483-1467 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Arabella Health & Wellness Of Meridian has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Arabella Health & Wellness Of Meridian reports total nurse staffing of 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.7%.
Arabella Health & Wellness Of Meridian has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Arabella Health & Wellness Of Meridian is a for-profit nursing home in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid participation on August 1, 1993. The facility is certified for 84 beds and reports an average daily census of 60.9 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.41, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and 0 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Arabella Healthcare Management chain, which operates 12 facilities with a chain-wide average CMS rating of 2.6 stars.
CMS records indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months; the star ratings above may in part reflect performance under the prior operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare (data as provided in current CMS dataset).
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 66.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 84 beds and has an average daily census of 60.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Arabella Healthcare Management chain, which operates 12 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.6 stars. Note that ownership changed within the past 12 months.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid participation on August 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating (4 stars), a health inspection rating (4 stars), a staffing rating (2 stars), and a quality measure rating (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of facility performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6014831467 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6014831467 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255166?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.