Arrington Living Center
Collins, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255331) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $17,727
Phone: (601) 765-6711 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Arrington Living Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Arrington Living Center reports 4.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.8%.
Arrington Living Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $17,727.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Arrington Living Center is a government-owned (city/county) nursing home in Collins, Covington County, Mississippi, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 2011. The facility maintains 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 53.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Arrington Living Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 4 stars, staffing rating 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating 1 star. These four ratings each reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation and should be reviewed together.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.60955 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.96197 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $17,727.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for Arrington Living Center.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and there has been no change of ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Arrington Living Center has a 4-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.60955 hours per resident per day, including 0.96197 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 46.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $17,727.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Arrington Living Center has 60 certified beds and an average daily census of 53.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a government entity (city/county), and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 8, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; this facility scores 4, 4, 5, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at (601) 765-6711 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (601) 765-6711 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Arrington Living Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255331?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.