James T Champion
Meridian, MS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 25A418) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (601) 581-8450 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
James T Champion holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
James T Champion reports total nurse staffing of 6.83 hours per resident per day, including 1.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5.
James T Champion has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
James T Champion is a state government-owned nursing home in Meridian, Mississippi (Lauderdale County), certified for Medicaid participation since April 2010. The facility has 70 certified beds and an average daily census of 59.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, James T Champion holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. The rating is built from four component scores: a health inspection rating of 4, a quality measure (QM) rating of 1, and a staffing rating of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 6.83 hours per resident per day, including 1.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility designation is indicated. There is no chain affiliation listed in the data, and CMS data indicates no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Families evaluating James T Champion should note the notable gap between its strong health inspection and staffing scores and its low quality measure rating of 1, which reflects clinical outcome measures tracked separately by CMS. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and current data directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS-published data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
James T Champion has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The provided data lists this facility as Medicaid-certified; contact the facility at 6015818450 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicare participation.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.83 hours per resident per day, with 1.40 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 33.8%. CMS rates staffing 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is indicated in the data, and the facility is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
James T Champion has 70 certified beds with an average daily census of 59.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a state government entity; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 1, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4), quality measures (1), and staffing (5) — which combine into the overall score of 4.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6015818450 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6015818450 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 James T Champion at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/25A418?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.