The Grove
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Columbia, MS
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The Grove

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Columbia, MS
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.
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The Grove accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of The Grove

Michael Bradshaw owns and operates The Grove, an 86-bed nursing home located on Pecan Drive in Columbia, Mississippi. The business office works with several insurance and financial setups, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is moderately pedestrian-friendly, allowing family members to take care of a few simple errands on foot, though most trips through the area will require a vehicle.

Stays at this facility average roughly 318 days, which points to a daily workload that balances permanent residential care with short-term post-hospital therapy. To manage the clinical schedule, the 24-hour staffing model delivers an average of 5 hours and 5 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This time is distributed among registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who handle daily medical checks and direct personal care.

State records track the property’s compliance history through regular licensing evaluations. Inspection files verify that the administration manages its clinical routines and building operations in line with statutory rules, managing tracking protocols effectively to keep the facility’s cumulative citations-per-inspection rate at zero.

Older adults have access to structured rehabilitation services, physical therapy loops, and spacious resident rooms. The campus features outdoor activity spaces and a restaurant-style dining area that provides daily meals planned around standard nutritional guidelines. The day-to-day schedule pairs these clinical programs and meal services with standard housekeeping chores, laundry assistance, and open visiting hours for family members.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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 state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info 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.
5h 5m per day
Rank #27 / 117Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th 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.
vs avg

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +52% 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. 31m per day ▼ 20% 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. 1h 40m per day ▲ 52% State avg: 1h 6m 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. 2h 32m per day ■ Avg State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 20m 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 49m per day ▲ 9% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 1m per day ▼ 55% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m 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. 16m per day ▼ 27% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
318 days
Bed community size
86-bed community Rank #91 / 267Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 56 / 100 Rank #47 / 319Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
90%
Rank #46 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th 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
77 / 86
Average occupied beds in Mississippi homes 74 beds

License Details

Facility TypeHha
CountyMarion
CMS Certification Number255316

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Grove is administered by Michael Bradshaw.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Restaurant-Style Eatery
Lovely Outdoor Spaces
Spacious Rooms
Beautiful Artwork
Specific ProgramsAccommodations, At Your Service, Things To Do

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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 14 deficiencies 3 inspections

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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Mississippi average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (422% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Mississippi average:
• Total deficiencies (69% below)
• Deficiencies per year (69% below)
• Total inspections (94% below)
Latest Inspection August 29, 2024 Annual Inspection

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. 1445 This facility has 69% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (14 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 69% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2019. 26.4 This facility has 69% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (2 vs. MS avg 6.4).↓ 69% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.70.9 This facility has 422% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (4.7 vs. MS avg 0.9).↑ 422% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMS Averagevs. MS Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 350 This facility has 94% fewer total inspections than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (3 vs. MS avg 50).↓ 94% better

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019
Total health inspections 3

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

Total health citations
13 Rank #38 / 120Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 120 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Mississippi State average, with a ranking across all 120 MS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.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.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
4.33 Rank #75 / 120Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 120 homes in Mississippi. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Mississippi mean across 120 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.

State average N/A


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

All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

13 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A
Citations history (last 7 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Aug 29, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 29, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jan 11, 2023
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jan 11, 2023
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 190
Employees 103
Contractors 87
Staff to resident ratio 2.26 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 52
Average shift 8.2 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 39,096

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 9 total: 8 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 69 total: 35 full-time employees and 34 contractors. 69
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 87 total: 55 full-time employees and 32 contractors. 87
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

14.1%

5,517 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 34 Certified Nursing Assistant: 32 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Registered Nurse: 1 Medical Director: 1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant55328718,76892100%8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse35346912,37892100%8.2
Registered Nurse8193,23092100%9.1
Administrator2021,0566672%8
Mental Health Service Worker2021,0486672%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1015286672%8
Speech Language Pathologist0335136773%6
Physical Therapy Aide0334976874%6.9
Qualified Social Worker0444006874%5.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0112736267%4.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0331213740%3.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331103437%3.2
Feeding Assistant011812729%3
Medical Director0114867%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0114567%7.5
87 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
69 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Administrator
% of Days 72%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 72%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 74%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 74%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 67%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 40%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 37%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 29%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 7%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%

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.

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. 16.4
32% worse than State average

State average: 12.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 29.6
33% worse than State average

State average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average State avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 33.3%
57% worse than State average

State average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 28.4%
16% worse than State average

State 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 27.0%
26% worse than State average

State average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.3%
96% worse than State average

State average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.0%
16% better than State average

State average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 7.3%
180% worse than State average

State average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.9%
27% worse than State average

State average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.3%
241% worse than State average

State average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.8%
11% better than State average

State average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
In line with State average

State average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with State average

State average: 97.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.21
9% better than State average

State average: 2.44

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.53
23% worse than State average

State average: 2.88

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average State avg: 1.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.7%
9% better than State average

State average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.5%
41% worse than State average

State average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.0%
In line with State average

State average: 84.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 29.4%
5% worse than State average

State average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 15.5%
In line with State average

State average: 15.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.1%
174% worse than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 72.4%
35% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 43.1%
15% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

71% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

13% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 84
Medicare
14
16.7% of residents
Medicaid
54
64.3% of residents
Private pay or other
16
19% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

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

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.3M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$672.6K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.3M Rank #37 / 113Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 113 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Mississippi average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$672.6K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$203
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #48 / 113Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 113 homes in Mississippi. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Mississippi average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.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.
$4.8M 51.7% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #76 / 113Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 113 homes in Mississippi. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Mississippi average. Well-run Mississippi facilities typically land around 51–70% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$3.8M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$8.6M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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 (71% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
85 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 71%
Private pay 13%
Medicaid 16%
Discharges
89 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 78%
Private pay 2%
Medicaid 20%

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Grove

Is The Grove in a walkable area?

The Grove has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at The Grove?

The Grove's occupancy is 90%.

Does The Grove operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Grove is registered as a for-profit in MS.

Who is the administrator of The Grove?

Michael Bradshaw is the administrator of The Grove.

How many beds does The Grove have?

The Grove has 86 beds.

Are there photos of The Grove?

Yes — there is 1 photo of The Grove in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Grove?

The Grove is located at 11 Pecan Drive, Columbia, MS 39429.

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