The Meadows
Fulton, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255160) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (662) 862-2165 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Meadows in Fulton, Mississippi has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Meadows reports total nurse staffing of 3.77 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.8%.
CMS records show The Meadows has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Meadows is a for-profit nursing home in Fulton, Itawamba County, Mississippi, certified for 130 beds with an average of 125.1 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been approved for participation since 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Meadows holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.77, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status has been assigned.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the available data, and there is no indication of an ownership change in the last 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent reporting period provided in this listing's dataset. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for further detail.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Meadows has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Meadows is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.77 hours per resident per day, with 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing turnover is reported at 51.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is shown for this facility in the CMS data, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Meadows is certified for 130 beds and has an average of 125.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Meadows is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in this listing.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here these are 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 6628622165 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 6628622165 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255160?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.