Total staff
299
Employees
195
Contractors
104
Traceway Retirement Community
Nursing Home, Independent Living & Assisted Living · Mississippi, MS
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Traceway Retirement Community
Nursing Home, Independent Living & Assisted Living · Mississippi, MS
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
In Tupelo, Mississippi, Traceway Retirement Community distinguishes itself as a serene haven for seniors, grounded in Christian faith. This welcoming community offers a diverse range of living options, from independent living and affordable cottages to active assisted living and skilled care apartments. With a focus on healthcare and lifestyle needs, residents can enjoy a tranquil setting and comprehensive care.
The community boasts a 24-hour emergency call system, immediate nursing assistance, and a pet-friendly environment. On-site amenities include a convenient beauty shop, worship services, and Bible classes. Scheduled transportation services to Walmart Supercenter and other outings add to the community’s appeal. Affordable living, covering major utilities, coupled with a plethora of offerings, makes Traceway Retirement Community a standout choice for seniors.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 8th out of 110 homes in Mississippi. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 8th out of 110 homes in Mississippi. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 51m per day
Rank #8 / 110Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 110 homes in Mississippi. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Mississippi average, with a ranking across 110 Mississippi SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Mississippi avg
+26%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 20m per day |
Types of Care at Traceway Retirement Community
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
92.1%
Rank #27 / 106Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 106 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Mississippi average, with its Statewide rank out of 106. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
210 days
Occupancy rate
92.1%
Rank #27 / 106Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 106 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Mississippi average, with its Statewide rank out of 106. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
210 days
Walk Score: 43 / 100 Rank #52 / 114Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 114 homes in Mississippi. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Mississippi SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
2.30:1
36% better than Mississippi average
Avg staff/day
111
Average shift
6.9 hours
14% worse than Mississippi average
Total staff hours (quarter)
70,401
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
16
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
55
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
184
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
14.7%
10,329 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 57
Licensed Practical Nurse: 22
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Qualified Social Worker: 5
Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Registered Nurse: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 127 | 57 | 184 | 40,156 | 92 | 100% | 6.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 33 | 22 | 55 | 13,248 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 1 | 16 | 5,108 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,548 | 67 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,478 | 69 | 75% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,306 | 76 | 83% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,032 | 65 | 71% | 8.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 992 | 66 | 72% | 6.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 974 | 63 | 68% | 8.4 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 961 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 896 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 640 | 67 | 73% | 6.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 616 | 69 | 75% | 5.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 55 | 60% | 8.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 441 | 57 | 62% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 343 | 67 | 73% | 4.2 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 116 | 15 | 16% | 7.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 8 | 9% | 8 |
184 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
55 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
16 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
73%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
75%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
83%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
71%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
72%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
68%
2 Administrator
% of Days
71%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
68%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
73%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
75%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
60%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
62%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
73%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
16%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
9%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.2
26% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 12.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.3
18% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 22.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.3%
46% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.7%
36% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 24.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.0%
30% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.4%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.9%
21% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.0%
44% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 7.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
55% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.9%
75% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 6.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.8%
7% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.6%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.2%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 97.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.7%
9% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 87.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.8%
10% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
16% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 84.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
130
Medicare
22
16.9% of residents
Medicaid
75
57.7% of residents
Private pay or other
33
25.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Traceway Retirement Community based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
92.1%
↑ 9.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1.5M
↓ ~$647.6K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$11.6M
↑ ~$1.6M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-7.2%
↓ 2.1pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$22.0M
Operating deficit
-$1.5M
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$22.0M Rank #2 / 106Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 106 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Mississippi SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$1.5M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #2 / 106Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 106 homes in Mississippi. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Mississippi average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$11.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #2 / 106Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 106 homes in Mississippi. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Mississippi average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$23.5M
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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3.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tupelo's city center to Traceway Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.3 miles to nearest hospital (Community Hospice)
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Nursing Home in Mississippi
Traceway Retirement Community is located in Tupelo, Mississippi.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Traceway Retirement Community
What neighborhood is Traceway Retirement Community in?
Traceway Retirement Community is in the West Main Street neighborhood.
Is Traceway Retirement Community in a walkable area?
Traceway Retirement Community has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the phone number of Traceway Retirement Community?
(662) 844-1440 will put you in contact with the team at Traceway Retirement Community.
Is Traceway Retirement Community Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Traceway Retirement Community is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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