J G Alexander Nursing Center
Union, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255318) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $10,868
Phone: (601) 774-5065 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
J G Alexander Nursing 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 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
J G Alexander Nursing Center reports 4.37 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.1%.
J G Alexander Nursing Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $10,868.00, with no payment denials reported. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
J G Alexander Nursing Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Union, Mississippi (Newton County), with an average of 56.3 residents. The facility is operated under a for-profit individual ownership structure and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 20, 2006. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, J G Alexander Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 1 star, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.37 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.87 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is 48.1% annually.
Regarding penalty history, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $10,868.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is noted in the provided data, and no Special Focus status has been assigned.
This facility is part of The Beebe Family chain, which operates 48 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars, meaning J G Alexander's individual ratings are above its chain's average.
Data sourced 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?
J G Alexander Nursing 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?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.37 hours per resident per day, with 0.87 RN hours, and the staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 48.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $10,868.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data 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 facility is certified for 60 beds with an average daily population of 56.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual operator and is part of The Beebe Family chain, which includes 48 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 20, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 3, 3, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 6017745065 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6017745065 to arrange a visit and review inspection reports on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255318?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.