Trinity Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Lowndes County, MS
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Trinity Healthcare Center

Nursing Home · Lowndes County, MS
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Trinity Healthcare Center accepts Medicaid and 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.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 38 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 (16% below)
• Deficiencies per year (16% below)
Latest Inspection June 18, 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. 3845 This facility has 16% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi nursing home (38 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 16% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2019. 5.46.4 This facility has 16% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Mississippi nursing home (5.4 vs. MS avg 6.4).↓ 16% better

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

  • May 30, 2024 inspection found 7 deficiencies including misappropriation of resident property, failure in pain management, ADL assistance, narcotic storage, and infection control.
  • March 8, 2023 life safety inspection cited failure to provide required half-hour fire resistance rating in smoke barriers and missing documentation of annual generator testing.
  • June 18, 2025 complaint investigations found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2020
Total health inspections 3

Mississippi average 4.4


Last Health inspection on May 2024

Total health citations
10 Rank #23 / 113Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 113 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Mississippi State average, with a ranking across all 113 MS SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Mississippi average 16.9

Citations per inspection
3.33 Rank #34 / 113Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 113 homes in Mississippi. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Mississippi mean across 113 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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 6 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1


Serious health citations
2
82% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.1

0 critical citations Mississippi average: 1

2 serious citations Mississippi average: 1.1

8 moderate citations Mississippi average: 14.6

0 minor citations Mississippi average: 0.3
Citations history (last 6 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 30, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 30, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 30, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 30, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 118
Employees 85
Contractors 33
Staff to resident ratio 2.03:1
25% better than Mississippi average
Mississippi average ratio: 1.63:1 Mississippi average ratio: 1.63:1See full Mississippi ranking
Avg staff/day 42
Average shift 7.3 hours
9% worse than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 8 hours Mississippi average shift: 8 hoursSee full Mississippi ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 28,387

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 All 10 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 23 total: 15 full-time employees and 8 contractors. 23
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 61 total: 52 full-time employees and 9 contractors. 61
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 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

7.7%

2,195 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 9 Licensed Practical Nurse: 8 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 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 Assistant5296116,81892100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse158234,30492100%7.5
Registered Nurse100102,25692100%8.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,2076975%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide0337226773%6.1
Nurse Practitioner1015206672%7.9
Qualified Social Worker0444816267%7.5
Dental Services Staff1014475459%8.3
Dietitian1014365661%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0223906672%5.8
Administrator1013734650%8.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0111842325%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331283033%3.4
Other Dietary Services Staff1016289%7.7
Medical Director0113067%5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
Speech Language Pathologist011522%2.7
61 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
23 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 73%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 72%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 59%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 61%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 72%
1 Administrator
% of Days 50%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 25%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 33%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 9%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 7%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 2%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

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 Rank #65 / 114Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 114 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Mississippi average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 114 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

May 30, 2024 · $10K

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

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: 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 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: 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 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%

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.

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$9.1M
Operating deficit
-$402.7K
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$9.1M Rank #56 / 106Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 106 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Mississippi SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$402.7K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #54 / 106Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 106 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.5M
48.8% of revenue Rank #50 / 106Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 106 homes in Mississippi. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Mississippi average. Well-run Mississippi SNFs typically land around 51–70% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.1M
Total costs $9.5M

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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)

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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 91.7% +11%5.79 -10%+25%$10.0k103.3255 52 United Methodist Senior Services Of Golden Triangle Area, Inc.$9.1M$4.5M48.8%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 96.4% +17%4.73 +70%+2%$79.0k243.41053 50 Lynn Philippe$7.4M$3.6M49.4%255299

Frequently Asked Questions about Trinity Healthcare Center

What neighborhood is Trinity Healthcare Center in?

Trinity Healthcare Center is in the Downs Subdivision neighborhood of Columbus.

Who is the owner of Trinity Healthcare Center?

The legal owner and operator of Trinity Healthcare Center is Services of Golden Triangle,.

Is Trinity Healthcare Center in a walkable area?

Trinity Healthcare Center has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Trinity Healthcare Center?

Trinity Healthcare Center's occupancy is 92%.

Does Trinity Healthcare Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Trinity Healthcare Center is registered as a non-profit in MS.

Who is the administrator of Trinity Healthcare Center?

Rachel Whitmire is the administrator of Trinity Healthcare Center.

How many beds does Trinity Healthcare Center have?

Trinity Healthcare Center has 60 beds.

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