Trinity Healthcare Center

Nursing Home in Lowndes County

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.
Trinity Healthcare Center

Nursing Home in Lowndes County

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.

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.

15 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 June 18, 2025
Complaint Investigation

38 deficiencies

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

Mississippi average: 45 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Trinity Healthcare Center

The most recent inspections on June 18, 2025, found the facility in compliance with all applicable standards and cited no deficiencies. Prior inspections showed a mixed record, with the facility previously cited for issues including misappropriation of resident property, inadequate care planning and pain management, failure to assist with activities of daily living, unsafe medication storage, and infection control concerns. Complaint investigations related to these issues were substantiated in some cases, resulting in staff termination, while most other complaints were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have addressed many prior deficiencies, as recent inspections show improvement and return to compliance.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Mississippi average 4.4


Last Health inspection on May 2024

Total health citations 10

Mississippi average 16.9

Citations per inspection
3.33

Mississippi average 3.83


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

9 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1


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

Mississippi average: 1.1

0 critical citations More info Mississippi average: 1

2 serious citations More info Mississippi average: 1.1

8 moderate citations More info Mississippi average: 14.6

0 minor citations 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. May 30, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. May 30, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. May 30, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 30, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Lowndes County 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 · Updated Apr 2026

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Trinity Healthcare Center
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Columbus (Downs Subdivision)60 94.2% +14%5.79 -15%+25%1103.3255- 52 United Methodist Senior Services Of Golden Triangle Area, Inc.$8.9M$2.9M32.8%255222
Vineyard Court Nursing Center -
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Columbus (Bluecutt Estates)55--------000.00-- 50 Llc----

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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 126
Employees 103
Contractors 23
Staff to resident ratio 2.17:1
28% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average ratio: 1.69:1

Avg staff/day 44
Average shift 7.4 hours
8% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 29,746
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. 8.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 20
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 67
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

7.7%

2,281 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 4 Certified Nursing Assistant: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant6436717,28991100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse173204,22291100%7.6
Registered Nurse100102,05891100%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029717178%7.8
RN Director of Nursing2027026470%7
Dental Services Staff1015206268%8.4
Qualified Social Worker0444886571%7.4
Nurse Practitioner1014786571%7.4
Dietitian1014785965%8.1
Administrator1014625763%8.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0114536976%6.6
Physical Therapy Aide0224535763%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff4043634853%7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0333486066%5.8
Speech Language Pathologist0333266167%5.3
Occupational Therapy Aide011901112%8.1
Medical Director0222455%4.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
67 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
20 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 78%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 68%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
1 Administrator
% of Days 63%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 76%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 63%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 53%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 66%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 67%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 12%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 5%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 58
Medicare
11
19% of residents
Medicaid
32
55.2% of residents
Private pay or other
15
25.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

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. 15.5
25% worse 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. 28.8
29% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures
Below 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 25.0%
18% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 31.0%
26% worse 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 30.5%
42% 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 4.8%
51% 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 7.1%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
80% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.5%
52% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.8%
14% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.0%
62% better 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 96.4%
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. 2.28
7% 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. 2.36
18% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.88

Short-stay resident measures
Above 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 99.4%
13% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.5%
8% 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. 21.3%
24% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.5%
12% 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. 40.2%
25% 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. 65.7%
30% better 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 $10K
74% lower than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: $39K

Number of fines 1
50% fewer 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 $10K
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. May 30, 2024
$10K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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