Plaza Community Living Center
Pascagoula, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255207) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (228) 762-8960 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Plaza Community Living Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Plaza Community Living Center reports 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
Plaza Community Living Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Plaza Community Living Center is a 100-bed nursing home in Pascagoula, Mississippi (Jackson County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1995. It currently serves an average of 84.1 residents daily and operates as a for-profit corporation.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 1 star, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, no payment denials, and no abuse icon displayed. Plaza Community Living Center is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspection oversight.
The facility is part of the Community Eldercare Services chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, survey details, and any updates to these ratings before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Plaza Community Living Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 50.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds and has an average daily population of 84.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Community Eldercare Services chain, which has 17 facilities averaging a 2.0 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 3, 4, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 228-762-8960 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not address tour details; please contact the facility at 228-762-8960 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255207?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.