Vineyard Court Nursing Center
Columbus, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255299) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 3 totaling $78,952
Phone: (662) 328-1133 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vineyard Court Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Vineyard Court Nursing Center reports 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.7%.
Vineyard Court Nursing Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $78,952.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not currently in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Vineyard Court Nursing Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 2003. The facility has 55 certified beds with an average daily census of 51.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Vineyard Court holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nurse staffing levels total 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $78,952.00 assessed against this facility, with 0 payment denials on file. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subjects them to increased inspection.
Vineyard Court is part of the Briar Hill Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no change in ownership at this facility in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vineyard Court has a 2-star overall rating, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 51.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $78,952.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged, and the facility is not in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 55 certified beds with an average daily census of 51.2 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?
It has been certified since August 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (1 star here), staffing (5 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and an overall rating (2 stars) combining these factors.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 662-328-1133 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 662-328-1133 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255299?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.