Briar Hill Rest Home
Nursing Home · Florence, MS
ALM Inspection Grade B+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 89 / 100, a B+ — 6 points above the Mississippi average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Briar Hill Rest Home

Nursing Home · Florence, MS
ALM Inspection Grade B+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 89 / 100, a B+ — 6 points above the Mississippi average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Briar Hill Rest Home accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
Briar Hill Rest Home accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Briar Hill Rest Home

Briar Hill Rest Home in Florence, MS, does nursing home care only and has 60 beds for this purpose. Licensed nurses contribute to this care, making it appropriate for individuals with ongoing clinical needs. Nursing care per resident averages 4 hours and 29 minutes each day.

Payment can come via Medicaid, Medicare, or private pay. Medicaid becomes important when savings are inadequate for an extended stay. Medicare covers a brief skilled period after a hospital discharge, not long-term living, while private pay means direct payment. The administrator is Amanda Winfield.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 7.5% Above MS avg. ▲ 7.5% Above MS avg.MS average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 5.8% Above MS avg. ▲ 5.8% Above MS avg.MS average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 5.8% Above MS avg. ▲ 5.8% Above MS avg.MS average: 3.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 12.7% Below MS avg. ▼ 12.7% Below MS avg.MS average: 2.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 35th out of 113 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for nurse hours. 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.
↓ 7% · MS 4h 51mThis facility: 4h 29m per resident per day, 7% below the Mississippi average of 4h 51m (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #35 / 113Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 35th out of 113 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Mississippi average, with a ranking across 113 Mississippi facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4h 29m

Standout metric: RN, weekends is +27% above Mississippi average

1 of 6 metrics below Mississippi average

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3003011,69292100%8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse150156,03892100%8.8
Registered Nurse8082,77992100%8.4
Other Dietary Services Staff2029779199%7.5
RN Director of Nursing2026636571%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist0116086267%9.8
Qualified Social Worker0225156672%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide0114846166%7.9
Administrator1014806065%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014705964%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0113805560%6.9
Nurse Practitioner1012984549%6.6
Mental Health Service Worker1012823437%8.3
Dental Services Staff1011261617%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician022734347%1.7
30 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
8 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
Coverage 99%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 60 Rank #67 / 124Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 67th out of 124 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Mississippi facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #122 / 122Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 122nd out of 122 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Mississippi facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
2 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #1 / 116Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 116 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Mississippi average, with its Statewide rank out of 116. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
100% This home is often near full

Based on 60 residents and 60 beds. Source: state inspection report (Jul 2026)

Higher than the Mississippi average: 86.7%
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
304 days

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyRankin

Ownership & Operating Entity

Briar Hill Rest Home is legally operated by Briar Hill Rest Home, LLC, and administered by Amanda Winfield.

Ownership TypeProprietary

Safety & Compliance

Resident Council

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story

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Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection May 2026

ALM Inspection Grade

89 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

6 points above the Mississippi average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Typical

32 severity-weighted points (14 deficiencies) · 36% lower than the typical CMS-certified MS facility (median: 50)

Enforcement Typical

$8,788 in fines · 1 enforcement action

Persistence Concern

38 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified MS facility (median: 33)

Inspection grade: 89 out of 100, letter grade B+.
Total health inspections
5 ↑ 6% · MS 4.7This facility: 5, 6% above the Mississippi average of 4.7 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
14 Rank #40 / 114Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 40th out of 114 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Mississippi State average, with a ranking across all 114 MS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 23% · MS 18.1This facility: 14, 23% below the Mississippi average of 18.1 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
2.8 Rank #21 / 114Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 21st out of 114 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Mississippi mean across 114 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 27% · MS 3.83This facility: 2.8, 27% below the Mississippi average of 3.83 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 14 of 14 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 14 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · MS 0.9This facility: 0, 100% below the Mississippi average of 0.9 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
1 ↓ 17% · MS 1.2This facility: 1, 17% below the Mississippi average of 1.2 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
13 ↓ 17% · MS 15.7This facility: 13, 17% below the Mississippi average of 15.7 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · MS 0.3This facility: 0, 100% below the Mississippi average of 0.3 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: May 28, 2026 · 2 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 3 of 14 citations · 8 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
May 28, 2026 2 citations
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Jan 22, 2026 3 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Apr 09, 2025 1 citation
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Corrected
Aug 15, 2024 7 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Jan 19, 2023 1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 14 citations
Quality of Life & Care 3 deficiencies (21%)
Resident Rights 2 deficiencies (14%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 2 deficiencies (14%)
Nutrition & Dietary 2 deficiencies (14%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 2 deficiencies (14%)
Nursing & Physician Services 1 deficiency (7%)
Pharmacy Services 1 deficiency (7%)
Environmental 1 deficiency (7%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

8 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 14 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About 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 · Data as of Aug 2026

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Latest: Apr 9, 2025 · $8,788 civil money penalty

1 fine
Apr 9, 2025 · $8,788 civil money penalty
Total fines
$8,788 ↓ 74% · MS $34KThis facility: $8,788, 74% below the Mississippi average of $33,848. Average among the 110 Mississippi facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #66 / 115Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 66th out of 115 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Mississippi average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 115 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
1 ↓ 51% · MS 2.05This facility: 1, 51% below the Mississippi average of 2.05. Average among the 110 Mississippi facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 MS avg 0.2Mississippi average: 0.2. Average among the 110 Mississippi facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Mississippi average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 1 / 5 Significantly below average ↓ 50% · MS 2.0This facility: 1.0, 50% below the MS average of 2.0 (among MS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 2 / 5 Below average ↑ 4% · MS 1.9This facility: 2.0, 4% above the MS average of 1.9 (among MS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 10.4 Score · lower is better ↓ 6% · MS 11.1This facility: 10.4, 6% below the MS average of 11.1 (among MS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 22.4 Score · lower is better ↑ 11% · MS 20.2This facility: 22.4, 11% above the MS average of 20.2 (among MS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 5 better, 7 worse, 1 near MS average

8 short-stay measures: 2 better, 3 worse, 3 compared with US only

Financials

Money and staffing.

Briar Hill Rest Home’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 108 Mississippi nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Dec 2024

Is it financially stable?

Profitable on care

5.8% operating margin

+10.0 pts vs prior year

Positive margin in 3 of the last 8 reported years. Net income $0.4M after other income.

Does it invest in staff?

Payroll in line with Mississippi homes

51.5% payroll share of revenue

MS average 49.5%Rank #34 / 108Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 34th out of 108 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Mississippi average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll rose $0.1M while revenue rose $0.8M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024 Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Jun 2026
Resident snapshot
54 residents · Jun 2026 Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare 5 · 9%
Medicaid 33 · 61%
Private pay & other 16 · 30%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Typical stay

Medicare 3 - 4 months Medicaid 10 years Private pay & other 3 months

Places of interest near Briar Hill Rest Home

Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Florence's city center to Briar Hill Rest Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Mississippi

Briar Hill Rest Home is located in Florence, Mississippi.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Mississippi.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Meals ($6/meal)

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Mississippi resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
MS

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Personal care Meals Medication management Respite Transportation within AL facility

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Age 16+ (65+ for seniors)
General 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

Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~200 hours/year) Home mods Assistive tech Transition services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Age 60+
General 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

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Benefits
Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep) Respite (~2 days/year) Transportation Meals

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

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Briar Hill Rest Home

Is Briar Hill Rest Home in a walkable area?

Briar Hill Rest Home has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Briar Hill Rest Home?

Briar Hill Rest Home's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Briar Hill Rest Home?

No, Briar Hill Rest Home has a no-pet policy.

Does Briar Hill Rest Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Briar Hill Rest Home is registered as a for-profit in MS.

Who is the administrator of Briar Hill Rest Home?

Amanda Winfield is the administrator of Briar Hill Rest Home.

What is the overall rating for Briar Hill Rest Home?

Briar Hill Rest Home received a 3-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Briar Hill Rest Home have?

Briar Hill Rest Home has 60 beds.

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