J. G. Alexander Nursing Center

J. G. Alexander Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Mississippi

J. G. Alexander Nursing… is a Nursing Home in Mississippi

J. G. Alexander Nursing Center

25112 Highway 15, Union, MS 39365 View Map

J. G. Alexander Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Mississippi

J. G. Alexander Nursing… is a Nursing Home in Mississippi

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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
Home Information J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER
  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Residents tend to stay here longer than similar facilities across the state.

  • Home revenue lands near the state median, signaling steady but not standout inflows. Payroll outlays align with state averages, keeping staffing resources on par with peers. Total income mirrors statewide norms, reflecting a balanced margin profile.

  • Medicare nights track the statewide midpoint, keeping volumes steady. Medicaid nights are roughly in line with the state middle third, maintaining a balanced safety-net share. Private pay nights trail most peers, signaling limited market-rate volume.

Occupancy
Beds
60
Occupancy
95.0%
Total Bed Days Available
21900
Avg. Length of Stay
520 days
Avg. Residents per Day
57
Finance
Home Revenue
$6,723,668.00
Payroll Costs
$2,809,043.00
Profit
$366,897.00
Total Home Costs
$6,170,498.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
41.8%
House Specifics:
CCN
255318
Owner Name
PACE, STEPHEN
Rural vs. Urban
Rural
County
Newton
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Other
Operations
Total Admissions
41
Total Discharges
39
% Medicaid Admissions
20%
% Medicare Admissions
80%
% Medicaid Discharges
54%
% Medicare Discharges
41%
% Private Pay Discharges
5%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
2 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5.70 hrs
Number of Fines
2
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
16272
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
2577
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
1434
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

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?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at J. G. Alexander Nursing Center

Nursing Home
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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

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
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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

Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2021 – Jan 2025)

3
Inspections
16
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
3
Serious (G-I)
5.33
Citations/Inspection
Jan 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
1
Moderate (D-F)
12
Serious (G-I)
3
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
3
19% of total
Quality of Life & Care
3
19% of total
Pharmacy Services
3
19% of total
Administration
1
6% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 16
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (MS)
Avg Citations (State)
16.9
This Facility: 16
Avg Critical (State)
1
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Jan 30, 2025 D AdministrationF0865 Corrected
Jan 30, 2025 B Nursing ServicesF0732 Corrected
Jan 30, 2025 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jan 30, 2025 G PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Jan 30, 2025 G Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Jan 30, 2025 D Quality of CareF0700 Corrected
Jan 30, 2025 D Quality of CareF0740 Corrected
Jan 30, 2025 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Jan 30, 2025 G Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Aug 03, 2023 D NutritionF0805 Corrected
Aug 03, 2023 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Aug 03, 2023 D PharmacyF0757 Corrected
Aug 03, 2023 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Aug 03, 2023 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Mar 11, 2021 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Mar 11, 2021 E Resident RightsF0565 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 Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
13.7 Score
10% worse than avg State avg: 12.4

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
24.0 Score
8% worse than avg State avg: 22.3

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
23.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
8.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
11.8%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
3.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
18.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
24.4%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
8.2%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
23.8%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0% 14% better than avg State: 87.9%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0% 100% better than avg State: 2.5%

Penalties & 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 $17K State avg: $39K 57% better than avg
Number of Fines 2 State avg: 2.0
Compared to State Average Facility: $17K | State Avg: $39K
Penalty History

Showing all 2 penalties (Jan 2025 - Jan 2025)

Jan 30, 2025 Civil Money Penalty
$8K
Jan 30, 2025 Civil Money Penalty
$8K
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), meals ($6/meal).
Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program
  • 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.
  • Services: 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
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, respite, transportation within AL facility.
Independent Living (IL) Waiver
Mississippi Independent Living Waiver
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~200 hours/year), home mods, assistive tech, transition services.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Mississippi Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Mississippi Homemaker Program
Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep), respite (~2 days/year), transportation, meals.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (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.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Mississippi Seniors

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), meals ($6/meal).
MS NFCSP Respite

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, respite, transportation within AL facility.
Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~200 hours/year), home mods, assistive tech, transition services.
Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep), respite (~2 days/year), transportation, meals.
Mississippi SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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