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The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Meridian, MS 39301 View Map

The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Mississippi

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Overview of The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located in Meridian, MS. It offers skilled nursing care, rehabilitation therapy, and specialized services for Alzheimer's and dementia care. The facility is committed to providing personalized and compassionate care to support the aging process.

(601) 482-7164

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating

1/5

Mississippi avg: 2.6/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Mississippi avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

1/5

Mississippi avg: 3.5/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Mississippi avg: 2.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 82

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

93%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

27% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$9.9M

Profit

$249.7K

Proprietary home Other

Home revenue

$9,868,397.00

Profit

$249,731.00

Payroll costs

$2.8M

28.6% of revenue

Other operating costs

$6.8M

Total costs $9.6M

82-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Facility Type

Nursing Home Facilities

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 255261

County: Lauderdale

Ownership & operating entity

The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is administrated by Rhonda Hale.

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing Care, Comprehensive Post-acute Care, Rehabilitation Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Long-term Care Services, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

Operating Hours

Always Open 24 Hours

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Meridian, MS 39301

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180

Total Staff

163

Employees

Contractors

26,854

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	14	9.2	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	38	8.9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	83	7.4	No

Staff by Category

Administration

4 staff

4.1hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

153 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

4 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

13 staff

5.9hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

5.4hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

6.1%

of total hours from contractors

1,641 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	83	0	83	11,494	91	100%	7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	38	0	38	6,683	91	100%	8.9
Registered Nurse	14	0	14	1,891	91	100%	9.2
RN Director of Nursing	6	0	6	1,514	68	75%	8.1
Nurse Aide in Training	12	0	12	1,239	74	81%	6.1
Speech Language Pathologist	0	4	4	644	46	51%	7.6
Administrator	2	0	2	496	62	68%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	496	62	68%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	485	60	66%	8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	467	60	66%	7.8
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	448	56	62%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	340	45	49%	7.5
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	282	48	53%	5.9
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	244	45	49%	5.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	67	32	35%	2.1
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	25	4	4%	6.3
Medical Director	0	2	2	22	65	71%	0.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	17	16	18%	0.9

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Total Health inspections 8

82% above Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 4.4

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total Health citations 30

78% above Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 16.9

3.75 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 17 citations

Complaint investigations 13 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 5

400% above Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.0

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.1

Moderate Health citations 24

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration moderate citation Jun 26, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jun 26, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jun 26, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 26, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

74 Total Residents

Medicare 11 (14.9%)

Medicaid 59 (79.7%)

Private Pay/Other 4 (5.4%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Member Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 14.7

18% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 12.4

Functional decline score 28.5

28% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 22.3

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 28.0%

32% above Mississippi average.

Walking Ability Worsened 27.1%

11% above Mississippi average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 30.5%

42% above Mississippi average.

Falls with Major Injury 3.5%

10% above Mississippi average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.9%

10% above Mississippi average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% below Mississippi average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.4%

75% below Mississippi average.

Antipsychotic Use 36.4%

72% above Mississippi average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.6%

3% above Mississippi average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

3% above Mississippi average.

Lost Too Much Weight 6.8%

9% above Mississippi average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 90.6%

Near Mississippi average

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.2%

13% better than Mississippi average

Influenza Vaccine 97.6%

15% better than Mississippi average

Total fines amount $42K

This home paid 8% more in fines than the state average.

Mississippi average: $39K

Number of Fines 3

This home received 50% more fines than the state average.

Mississippi average: 2.0

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Mississippi average: 0.2

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Feb 26, 2025

$29K

Civil Money Penalty Mar 28, 2024

$9K

Civil Money Penalty Nov 28, 2023

$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 93.0% ↑ 6.2pp vs 2022

Net Income $249,731 ↑ ~$964K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,151,292 ↑ ~$308K vs 2022

Profit Margin 2.5% ↑ 10.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	92.2%	90.4%	95.1%	95.2%	94.2%	90.4%	93.3%	93.4%	93.6%	83.7%	81.0%	86.8%	93.0%
Beds	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82
Net Income	$812,783	$500,708	-$466,042	-$814,270	-$586,039	$3,774,117	-$352,032	-$422,066	-$579,445	-$283,984	-$754,243	-$714,107	$249,731
Gross Revenue	$7,206,469	$6,686,457	$7,360,850	$7,284,991	$7,493,894	$7,762,920	$8,169,303	$8,530,958	$8,404,337	$8,546,952	$8,411,475	$9,258,640	$9,851,127
Operating Expenses	$5,629,170	$5,588,320	$6,852,397	$6,805,469	$6,580,357	$1,831,202	$6,385,763	$6,717,323	$6,524,089	$6,912,865	$6,989,013	$7,459,989	$7,336,904
Net Patient Revenue	$6,440,858	$6,090,947	$6,378,713	$5,989,883	$5,992,918	$5,601,796	$6,032,519	$6,293,484	$5,943,806	$6,283,546	$5,746,104	$6,664,960	$7,569,365
Total Payroll	$2,771,965	$2,723,705	$2,779,447	$2,678,546	$2,526,218	$2,571,816	$2,936,799	$3,037,639	$2,437,105	$2,592,441	$2,079,319	$2,842,867	$3,151,292
Profit Margin %	11.3%	7.5%	-6.3%	-11.2%	-7.8%	48.6%	-4.3%	-5.0%	-6.9%	-3.3%	-9.0%	-7.7%	2.5%
Medicare %	15.6%	15.2%	13.0%	14.7%	12.7%	10.0%	11.7%	12.5%	13.0%	22.5%	13.5%	10.6%	7.3%
Medicaid %	73.0%	75.6%	73.4%	70.6%	75.9%	80.9%	78.8%	79.2%	82.0%	71.8%	80.5%	78.2%	81.0%
Private %	11.5%	9.2%	13.6%	14.7%	11.4%	9.1%	9.5%	8.3%	5.0%	5.7%	6.0%	11.2%	11.7%
Revenue/Day	$233	$224	$224	$210	$213	$207	$216	$225	$212	$250	$237	$257	$272
Cost/Day	$204	$206	$241	$239	$233	$68	$229	$240	$233	$275	$288	$287	$264
Avg Length of Stay	220.8 days	185.8 days	241.2 days	263.8 days	126.4 days	218.8 days	372.4 days	258.9 days	233.6 days	147.7 days	197.1 days	193.8 days	206.1 days

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

MS Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

MS Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

MS Specifics: Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

General: Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

MS Specifics: Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

MS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

General: Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.

MS Specifics: 10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Mississippi SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

MS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

MS Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.

The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Mississippi

The Oaks Rehabilitation and… is a Nursing Home in Mississippi

The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Mississippi

The Oaks Rehabilitation and… is a Nursing Home in Mississippi

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Access & Eligibility

Payment & Funding Options

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Mississippi Seniors

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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