J. G. Alexander Nursing Center

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J. G. Alexander Nursing Center

25112 Highway 15, Union, MS 39365 View Map
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Overview of J. G. Alexander Nursing Center

Conveniently situated near Ochsner Laird Hospital in Union, MS, J.G. Alexander Nursing Center is an exceptional nursing home that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Dedicated to enhancing residents’ well-being, personal care plans are provided around the clock. This 60-bed nursing home promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, striving to meet their healthcare needs.

Focusing on residents’ holistic wellness, recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted based on their interests. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options served daily. This nursing home also participates in Medicaid and Medicare to ease financial burdens. With its comprehensive care options, residents are guaranteed to receive the right care to live to their potential.

(601) 774-5065

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Mississippi average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Mississippi average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Mississippi average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Mississippi average: 2.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 42m per day

This home provides 23% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Mississippi average: 4h 38m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 50m per day 38m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 57m per day 1h 5m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 56m per day 2h 29m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 29m per day 3h 31m per day 3h 26m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 26m per day 22m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Mississippi
Occupancy rate 111.5%
Residents per day (avg) 57
Occupancy rate
111.5%
Residents per day (avg)
57

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

12% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$7.6M
Operating loss
-$48.8K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$7,608,532.00
Operating loss
$-48,808.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
38.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.7M
Total costs $7.7M
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 8 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
97%
Occupied Beds
58 of 60
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Facility Type
Nursing Home Facility

Additional licensing details

County: Newton

Ownership & operating entity

J. G. Alexander Nursing Center is legally operated by Newton County LTC, LLC, and administrated by Stephen Pace.

Care Services

Provides Assisted Living
Offers Alzheimer's Care

What does this home offer?

Accepts Medicaid icon
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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Building Type: Single-story

Dining services icon
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Dining Services

On-site medical care and health services icon
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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Social and recreational activities icon
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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at J. G. Alexander Nursing Center

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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

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

Inspection History

In Mississippi, the State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure conducts unannounced surveys to monitor facility compliance with health, safety, and resident rights laws.

38 visits/inspections

4 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

5 routine inspections

3 other visits

4 life safety inspections

Results

13 with issues

25 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:April 23, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

42 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
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Address 1.4 miles from city center

Address 25112 Highway 15, Union, MS 39365

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

110
Total Staff
101
Employees
9
Contractors
26,426
Total Hours (Quarter)
33
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1010.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse1110.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant518.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
1.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
92 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
7 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
4.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.8%
of total hours from contractors
1,255 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5105111,96091100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse110114,04091100%10.9
Nurse Aide in Training170172,6738492%9
Registered Nurse100102,64391100%10.5
RN Director of Nursing3031,5477684%8.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029266470%7.8
Dietitian2026086369%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Speech Language Pathologist0114716470%7.4
Physical Therapy Aide0223826571%5.9
Qualified Social Worker0333046470%4.5
Dental Services Staff1011061415%7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff101811011%8.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician011611719%3.6
Medical Director101402629%1.5
Physical Therapy Assistant022391618%2.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant1012733%8.8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Mississippi average 4.4


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations 16
Citations per inspection
5.33

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

All 16 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1


Serious Health citations More info 3
173% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.1

0 critical citations More info Mississippi average: 1

3 serious citations More info Mississippi average: 1.1

12 moderate citations More info Mississippi average: 14.6

1 minor citation More info Mississippi average: 0.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services minor citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy serious citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Resident Census by Payment Source
55 Total Residents
Medicare 6 (10.9%)
Medicaid 46 (83.6%)
Private Pay/Other 3 (5.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

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

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 13.7
10% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 12.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 24.0
8% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.7%
12% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 24.4%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 24.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.8%
11% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.6%
14% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.2%
15% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 11.8%
349% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.5%
36% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.5%
13% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 97.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.53
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.44

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.87
34% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.88

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
14% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 17.2%
38% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.8%
10% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 15.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 44.4%
17% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 30.0%
41% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 50.6%

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 Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $17K
57% lower than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: $39K

Number of fines 2
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $17K
Mississippi average $39K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 30, 2025
$8K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 30, 2025
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

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

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

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

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

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

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

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

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

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

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

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

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

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

Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Mississippi SCSEP

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.

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

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

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