Memory Care Home

The Pillars of Biloxi

Memory Care Home

The Pillars of Biloxi

2279 Atkinson Rd, Biloxi, MS 39531 View map
Overview of The Pillars of Biloxi

The Pillars of Biloxi is a renowned haven in Biloxi, Mississippi, that revolutionizes the landscape of healthcare and rehabilitation services. The exceptional team of caring and compassionate professionals is dedicated to providing top-notch, high-quality inpatient and outpatient therapy services. Intending to help seniors achieve optimal levels of function, they strive to create a more fulfilling experience for them each day. At The Pillars of Biloxi, a wide range of financial sources, including private pay, Medicare, Medicaid, and other nursing home insurance, are embraced to ensure accessible care for all.

The team understands that nursing home costs can be a concern, which is why they offer comprehensive options and work with individuals to find the best solutions. The vibrant environment is designed to create a healthy and nurturing space where seniors can reconnect, enjoy life to the fullest, and thrive. It is a place where rejuvenation takes root, renewed energy flourishes, and an exceptional experience unfolds for cherished residents.

(228) 392-0020

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Mississippi average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Mississippi average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Mississippi average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Mississippi average: 2.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 45m per day

This home provides 14% less nursing time per resident than the Mississippi average.

Mississippi average: 4h 23m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 26m per day 38m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 10m per day 2h 29m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 8m per day 3h 31m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 1m per day 2m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 19m per day 22m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 180

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Mississippi average
Occupancy rate 85%
Residents per day (avg) 144
Occupancy rate
85%
Residents per day (avg)
144

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

56% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$15.5M
Operating loss
-$455.6K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$15,487,084.00
Operating loss
$-455,590.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.5M
41.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.1M
Total costs $15.6M
Bed community size
180-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 27 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
85%
In line with Mississippi average
Occupied beds
153 / 180
Average residents 74 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home Facility
County: Harrison

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 255093

Ownership & operating entity

The Pillars of Biloxi is legally operated by CLC of Biloxi LLC, and administrated by Lana Aultman.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Springer, Administrator

Care Services

Provides Assisted Living
Offers Alzheimer's Care
Contact The Pillars of Biloxi

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.

53 visits/inspections

79 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

6 routine inspections

6 other visits

4 life safety inspections

Results

18 with issues

35 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:October 1, 2025
Type:Follow Up

127 deficiencies

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Mississippi average 4.4


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 41
Citations per inspection
5.86

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

32 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 41 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 41 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 3
200% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1


Serious Health citations More info 2
82% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.1

3 critical citations More info Mississippi average: 1

2 serious citations More info Mississippi average: 1.1

35 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 Aug 21, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected

Compare Memory Care around Gulfport

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

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Biloxi
180
No
27
Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Gulfport
61
Yes
0

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Address 9.3 miles from city center — 3.59 miles to nearest hospital (Keesler Medical Center)

Address 2279 Atkinson Rd, Biloxi, MS 39531

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

185
Total Staff
179
Employees
6
Contractors
53,287
Total Hours (Quarter)
76
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse178.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse308.3 No
Certified Nursing Assistant947.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
150 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
7 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
4 staff
10.6hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
10 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
6 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.5%
of total hours from contractors
272 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1 Mental Health Service Worker: 1 Feeding Assistant: 4
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant9409428,13591100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse300308,69491100%8.3
Registered Nurse170174,88391100%8.4
Other Dietary Services Staff9093,03491100%7.8
RN Director of Nursing5051,5157380%8.2
Dental Services Staff5051,3986571%8.1
Qualified Activities Professional4041,0219099%10.6
Speech Language Pathologist3037768189%5.5
Physical Therapy Aide2025936875%6.2
Dietitian1015335965%9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015326470%8.3
Administrator2024886167%8
Nurse Practitioner1014886167%8
Physical Therapy Assistant1014645864%8
Qualified Social Worker3032985965%4.9
Feeding Assistant0442104145%3.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician1011637582%2.2
Medical Director011472629%1.8
Mental Health Service Worker0111544%3.8

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
148 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
12 residents (8.1%)
Medicaid
129 residents (87.2%)
Private pay or other
7 residents (4.7%)

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. 9.4
24% 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. 19.8
11% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures
Average Mississippi avg: 1.9 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 14.9%
30% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.8%
35% 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 28.8%
34% 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 3.4%
7% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.4%
17% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
61% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.6%
26% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.2%
367% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 26.5%
25% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
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%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.86
24% 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. 2.43
16% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.88

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Mississippi avg: 2.1 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 97.9%
11% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.9%
95% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
18% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 84.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 23.9%
14% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 9.9%
35% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 15.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi 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. 41.7%
22% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 46.5%
8% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 50.6%

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 $48K
21% higher than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: $39K

Number of fines 4
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 $48K
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. Apr 3, 2025
$22K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 21, 2025
$9K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 21, 2025
$9K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 14, 2024
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.

~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.

Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Mississippi SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

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