Carrington, Llc D/B/A The Carrington
Starkville, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255301) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (662) 323-2202 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Carrington in Starkville, MS has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
The Carrington reports 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
The Carrington has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Carrington (Carrington, LLC d/b/a The Carrington) is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 2003. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average daily census of 56.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Carrington holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. This overall score reflects a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, a Staffing rating of 5 stars, and a Quality Measures rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning no federal fines are on record for this facility. No abuse icon and no Special Focus status are indicated in the data provided.
The Carrington is part of the Briar Hill Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars, meaning this facility's rating is notably higher than its chain average. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Carrington has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Carrington accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 46.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, 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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Carrington is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 56.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Briar Hill Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 1, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; The Carrington scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; please contact the facility at 6623232202 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6623232202 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for The Carrington at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255301?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.