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 (68% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Sardis Community Nursing Home is a nursing facility on East Lee Street in Sardis, Mississippi. The 60-bed home is owned by Brenda Riley and administered by Amanda May. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple ways to cover care costs.
The community’s occupancy rate is strong at 92%. Most residents stay an average of 406 days, including both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.
The home focuses on short-term rehabilitation services. Residents are supported by daily nursing care averaging 4 hours and 7 minutes per resident. The nursing team includes registered nurses (22 minutes per resident daily), nurse aides (2 hours 29 minutes), and LPN/LVNs (1 hour 3 minutes). They provide consistent hands-on support around the clock. Through this staffing structure, the facility can provide active rehabilitation alongside routine care.
The rehabilitation program includes an on-site gym and hydrotherapy spa rooms to help residents recover from acute events and engage in ongoing therapeutic activities. Beyond clinical services, the home offers a full schedule of recreational and therapeutic activities for residents who want to stay engaged and connected during their stay. Meals are served in a dining room through a dietitian-approved program that considers nutritional needs and daily preferences.
The campus has landscaped gardens and common areas designed for residents and visiting family. Other amenities include a beauty salon and barbershop, transportation to medical appointments and community outings, religious services, and full WiFi access throughout the building. Sardis’s location scores 36 on the Walk Score. Some nearby services are within walking distance, but most trips require a short drive.
Sardis Community Nursing Home is legally operated by Amanda May, and administered by Amanda May.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 18 | 45 | This facility has 60% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (18 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 60% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 6 | 15 | This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (6 vs. MS avg 15).↓ 60% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.5 | 0.9 | This facility has 400% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (4.5 vs. MS avg 0.9).↑ 400% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 4 | 50 | This facility has 92% fewer total inspections than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (4 vs. MS avg 50).↓ 92% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
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: N/A
State average: N/A
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
1,705 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 36 | 17 | 53 | 11,412 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 5 | 20 | 5,177 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,540 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 5 | 0 | 5 | 458 | 17 | 18% | 6.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 399 | 63 | 68% | 6.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 300 | 65 | 71% | 4.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 275 | 53 | 58% | 5.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 164 | 54 | 59% | 2.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 108 | 28 | 30% | 3.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 3% | 7.3 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
13% of new residents, often for short stays.
18% 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 Sardis Community Nursing Home from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (68% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sardis's city center to Sardis Community Nursing Home'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.
| Sardis Community Nursing Home | NH AL | Sardis | - | 60 | - | 36 | - |
| Traceway Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC | Tupelo (West Main Street) | - | 140 | - | 43 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | NH AL MC | Hattiesburg (Parkhaven) | - | 29 | - | 67 | Private Rooms |
| Bedford Care Center of Petal | NH AL | Petal | - | 60 | - | 27 | - |
| Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg | NH AL | Hattiesburg (Medical Boulevard) | - | 100 | - | 54 | - |
Sardis Community Nursing Home is legally operated by Amanda May, and administered by Amanda May.
Sardis Community Nursing Home has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Sardis Community Nursing Home's occupancy is 92%.
Sardis Community Nursing Home is registered as a for-profit in MS.
Amanda May is the administrator of Sardis Community Nursing Home.
Sardis Community Nursing Home has 60 beds.
Sardis Community Nursing Home is located at 613 East Lee Street, Sardis, MS 38666.
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