Cedars Health Center
Tupelo, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255309) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,153
Phone: (662) 844-1441 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cedars Health Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Cedars Health Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.8%.
Cedars Health Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,153.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Cedars Health Center is a non-profit nursing home in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 2004. The facility is licensed for 140 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 127.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cedars Health Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Within the overall score, the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 5 stars — the highest possible.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.86 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.65 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $16,153.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Important: CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Cedars Health Center. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
No Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data. There is no chain affiliation listed, and CMS data show no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cedars Health Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Cedars Health Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Nursing turnover is reported at 48.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,153.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the inspection record on Care Compare. No Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cedars Health Center is certified for 140 beds and has an average daily census of 127.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Cedars Health Center was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on August 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Cedars Health Center scores 3, 2, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 6628441441 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 6628441441 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255309?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.