Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home in Mississippi

CMS overall rating Info 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.
Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home in Mississippi

CMS overall rating Info 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.

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.

6 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Latest inspection

Date September 11, 2025
Annual Inspection

34 deficiencies

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

Mississippi average: 45 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center

The most recent inspection on September 11, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies related to resident dignity, care assistance, privacy, staffing data accuracy, food safety, and infection control. Earlier inspections showed recurring issues with care plan development and implementation, resident rights, staffing data reporting, and quality assurance activities. Complaint investigations substantiated failures in abuse prevention, emergency response, and resident supervision, including an incident of resident elopement with immediate jeopardy that was later resolved. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history reflects ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent care standards and regulatory compliance over time.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Mississippi average 4.4


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
29 Rank #88 / 111Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 111 homes in Mississippi.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Mississippi state average, with a ranking across all 111 MS SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Mississippi average 16.9

Citations per inspection
5.8

Mississippi average 3.83


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

24 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 29 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
2 Rank #31 / 62Severe citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 62 homes in Mississippi.Shows citations where actual resident harm occurred, compared to the Mississippi average and ranked across 62 SNFs statewide. Even a single severe citation is significant — lower is always better.
100% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1


Serious Health citations More info 1
9% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.1

2 critical citations More info Mississippi average: 1

1 serious citation More info Mississippi average: 1.1

25 moderate citations More info Mississippi average: 14.6

1 minor citation More info Mississippi average: 0.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

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AL

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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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Mississippi SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
MS

Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.

Benefits
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

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)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 133
Employees 112
Contractors 21
Staff to resident ratio 1.23:1
27% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average ratio: 1.69:1

Avg staff/day 60
Average shift 8 hours
0% compared with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 14,356
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 54
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

7.4%

1,066 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant540545,69830100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse220222,79930100%9.3
Physical Therapist160162,19030100%7.5
Registered Nurse100101,05430100%9.7
RN Director of Nursing3034402377%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist0663512273%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist2022732170%8.5
Physical Therapy Aide0442552273%8
Mental Health Service Worker1011862170%8.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0441712480%6.9
Administrator1011682170%8
Nurse Practitioner1011682170%8
Dietitian1011632170%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff1011522067%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0441392377%5.5
Qualified Social Worker0221352273%6.1
Medical Director011162170%0.8
54 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
16 Physical Therapist
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 77%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 73%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 80%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 67%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 77%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 73%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 70%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 108
Medicare
33
30.6% of residents
Medicaid
68
63% of residents
Private pay or other
7
6.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 10.5
16% better 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. 20.8
7% better 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 17.2%
19% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.3%
25% better than 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 26.9%
25% 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 3.1%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.8%
5% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
87% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.8%
9% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.4%
314% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.1%
5% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.7%
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%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.1%
9% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.2%
27% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.5%
13% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 84.6%

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 $38K
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: $39K

Number of fines 4 Rank #58 / 69Federal fines — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 69 homes in Mississippi.Shows this facility's CMS fine count alongside the Mississippi average, and where it ranks among all 69 skilled nursing facilities in the state. Fewer fines mean a better rank.
100% more fines than 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 $38K
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. Feb 13, 2025
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 13, 2025
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 18, 2024
$12K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 26, 2023
$16K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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