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Reginald P. White Nursing Facility
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.

Reginald P. White Nursing Facility

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.
1451 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS 39307 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Reginald P. White Nursing Facility accepts Medicaid.
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Overview of Reginald P. White Nursing Facility

Located in Meridian, MS, Reginald P. White Nursing Facility is an astounding nursing home that offers long-term care. With its commitment to older adults’ welfare, personalized care plans are provided around the clock. The community strives to accommodate up to 60 residents, striving to meet their healthcare needs in retirement.

With fun events and engaging recreational programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their peers and gain meaningful experiences. Medicaid is also accepted to ease residents’ financial burdens. Here, residents are guaranteed to live to their potential, accompanied by the nursing home’s supportive environment and high-quality care.

Facility Direct Line (601) 581-8500
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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.
▲ 15.6% Above MS avg. ▲ 15.6% Above MS avg.MS average: 2.6Click 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.
▼ 27.4% Below MS avg. ▼ 27.4% Below 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.
▲ 41.9% Above MS avg. ▲ 41.9% Above MS avg.MS average: 3.5Click 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.
▼ 4.1% Below MS avg. ▼ 4.1% Below MS avg.MS average: 2.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Mississippi state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 3rd out of 117 homes 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.
6h 35m per day
Rank #3 / 117Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 117 homes in Mississippi. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Mississippi average, with a ranking across 117 Mississippi facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Mississippi avg (4h 38m per day)
vs Mississippi avg
+42%

1 of 5 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +150% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 16m per day ▲ 100% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 9m per day ▼ 86% State avg: 1h 5m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 4h 13m per day ▲ 70% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 35m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 55m per day ▲ 150% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day
Bed community size
70-bed community Rank #113 / 267Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 267 homes in Mississippi. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 7 / 100 Rank #258 / 319Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 258th out of 319 homes in Mississippi. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Mississippi facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
93%
Rank #29 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 121 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Mississippi average, with its Statewide rank out of 121. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Mississippi average: 82.3%
Occupied beds
65 / 70
Average occupied beds in Mississippi homes 74 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyLauderdale

Ownership & Operating Entity

Reginald P. White Nursing Facility is legally operated by Diana S. Mikula, and administered by Kevin Walker.

Ownership TypePublic

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Does not offer Alzheimer's Care

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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.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 27 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Mississippi state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Mississippi state average
Overall vs. MS average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Mississippi average:
• Total deficiencies (40% below)
• Deficiencies per year (39% below)
Latest Inspection December 11, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMS Averagevs. MS Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2745 This facility has 40% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi nursing home (27 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 40% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2019. 3.96.4 This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Mississippi nursing home (3.9 vs. MS avg 6.4).↓ 39% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The December 11, 2025 complaint investigations found no deficiencies and unsubstantiated complaints related to falls and resident health privacy.
  • The May 29, 2025 annual survey cited three deficiencies involving infection control failures, including improper PEG tube medication administration and ineffective QAPI corrective actions.
  • The February 12, 2025 complaint investigation identified Immediate Jeopardy for physical abuse by staff dragging a resident, later removed after corrective actions.
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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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.57
36% better than 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. 2.41
16% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.88

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

This home is administered by Kevin Walker.

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 25A123

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Address 3.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Meridian's city center to Reginald P. White Nursing Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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

2 facilities compared · CMS & MS Dept. of Health data

Poplar Springs Nursing Center
NH
MC
Meridian
89
Facility 89
MS AVG 70
Rank #88 / 267
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5.00
Facility 5.00
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #31 / 117
 +20%+8%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 121
20
Facility 20
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #78 / 120
3.3
Facility 3.3
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #35 / 120
-17-
0
Facility 0
MS AVG 33
Rank #294 / 319
Shelley Hale
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $9.6M
Rank #55 / 113
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $3.5M
Rank #39 / 113
50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 37.9%
Rank #32 / 113
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Reginald P. White Nursing Facility
NH
Meridian
70
Facility 70
MS AVG 70
Rank #113 / 267
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
MS AVG 82.3%
Rank #29 / 121
+13%
6.58
Facility 6.58
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #3 / 117
 -+42%
$10.4k
Facility $10.4k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #76 / 121
-
Facility -
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #48 / 120
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Facility -
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #23 / 120
-63-
7
Facility 7
MS AVG 33
Rank #258 / 319
Diana S. Mikula---25A123
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Financial Assistance for
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Reginald P. White Nursing Facility is located in Meridian, 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 Reginald P. White Nursing Facility

Who is the owner of Reginald P. White Nursing Facility?

Reginald P. White Nursing Facility is legally operated by Diana S. Mikula, and administered by Kevin Walker.

Is Reginald P. White Nursing Facility in a walkable area?

Reginald P. White Nursing Facility has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Reginald P. White Nursing Facility?

Reginald P. White Nursing Facility's occupancy is 93%.

Is Reginald P. White Nursing Facility a government-operated facility?

Reginald P. White Nursing Facility is a government-operated nursing facility in MS.

Who is the administrator of Reginald P. White Nursing Facility?

Kevin Walker is the administrator of Reginald P. White Nursing Facility.

How many beds does Reginald P. White Nursing Facility have?

Reginald P. White Nursing Facility has 70 beds.

What is the address of Reginald P. White Nursing Facility?

Reginald P. White Nursing Facility is located at 1451 North Lakeland Drive, Meridian, MS 39307.

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