Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (62% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
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.
J. G. Alexander Nursing Center is legally operated by Newton County LTC, LLC, and administered by Stephen Pace.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 58 | 45 | This facility has 29% more total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi nursing home (58 vs. MS avg 45).↑ 29% worse |
State average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
State average 16.9
State average 3.83
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 16 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 1
State average: 1.1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,188 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 52 | 0 | 52 | 13,083 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,837 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 16 | 0 | 16 | 3,138 | 89 | 97% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,826 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,767 | 77 | 84% | 8.7 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 767 | 63 | 68% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 677 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 394 | 63 | 68% | 6.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 356 | 66 | 72% | 5.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 336 | 64 | 70% | 5.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 179 | 23 | 25% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 58 | 15 | 16% | 3.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 18 | 20% | 2.5 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 25 | 27% | 1.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 3% | 8.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
12% of new residents, often for short stays.
26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for J. G. Alexander Nursing Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Building Type: Single-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (62% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Union's city center to J. G. Alexander Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MS State Dept. of Health (MSDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| North Pointe Health Rehabilitation Services | NH MC | Meridian | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
MS AVG
84.4
Rank
#44 / 107 | +7% | 6.35
Facility
6.35
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#4 / 113 | +6% | +37% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 117 | 8
Facility
8
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#9 / 113 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#17 / 113 | - | 54 | - |
13
Facility
13
MS AVG
33
Rank
#234 / 319 | - | $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#50 / 111 | $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#61 / 111 | 43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
43.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#79 / 111 | 255340 | ||||
| Bedford Care Center of Petal | NH MC SNF | Petal | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
MS AVG
84.4
Rank
#18 / 107 | +13% | 5.42
Facility
5.42
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#16 / 113 | -7% | +17% | $22.2k
Facility
$22.2k
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#85 / 117 | 5
Facility
5
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#4 / 113 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#3 / 113 | - | 57 | - |
27
Facility
27
MS AVG
33
Rank
#188 / 319 | Bedford Health Properties, LLC | $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#61 / 111 | $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#77 / 111 | 47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#76 / 111 | 255149 | ||||
| Sunshine Health Care | NH SNF | North Pontotoc | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 |
90.3%
Facility
90.3%
MS AVG
84.4
Rank
#41 / 107 | +7% | 7.56
Facility
7.56
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#2 / 113 | -9% | +63% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 117 | 3
Facility
3
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#2 / 113 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 113 | - | 54 | - |
46
Facility
46
MS AVG
33
Rank
#106 / 319 | Sunshine Health Care, Inc | $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#84 / 111 | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#57 / 111 | 60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#23 / 111 | 255319 | ||||
| Vicksburg Convalescent Center | NH SNF | Vicksburg | 100
Facility
100
MS AVG
70
Rank
#67 / 265 |
78.0%
Facility
78.0%
MS AVG
84.4
Rank
#87 / 107 | -8% | 3.46
Facility
3.46
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#101 / 113 | -20% | -25% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 117 | 5
Facility
5
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#4 / 113 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#15 / 113 | - | 78 | - |
74
Facility
74
MS AVG
33
Rank
#5 / 319 | Vicksburg Management Associates, LLC | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#40 / 111 | $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#22 / 111 | 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#38 / 111 | 255253 | ||||
| J. G. Alexander Nursing Center | NH | Union | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 |
96.7%
Facility
96.7%
MS AVG
84.4
Rank
#5 / 107 | +15% | 5.70
Facility
5.70
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#13 / 113 | -12% | +23% | $16.7k
Facility
$16.7k
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#82 / 117 | 16
Facility
16
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#50 / 113 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#92 / 113 | 3 | 58 | - |
8
Facility
8
MS AVG
33
Rank
#251 / 319 | Stephen Pace | $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#74 / 111 | $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#75 / 111 | 56%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#43 / 111 | 255318 |
J. G. Alexander Nursing Center is legally operated by Newton County LTC, LLC, and administered by Stephen Pace.
J. G. Alexander Nursing Center has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
J. G. Alexander Nursing Center's occupancy is 97%.
No, J. G. Alexander Nursing Center has a no-pet policy.
J. G. Alexander Nursing Center is registered as a for-profit in MS.
Stephen Pace is the administrator of J. G. Alexander Nursing Center.
J. G. Alexander Nursing Center has 60 beds.
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