Sunplex Sub-Acute Center
Ocean Springs, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255244) · 73 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $144,927
Phone: (228) 875-1177 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sunplex Sub-Acute Center holds a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Sunplex Sub-Acute Center reports 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.3%.
Yes, Sunplex Sub-Acute Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $144,927.00, though there have been no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sunplex Sub-Acute Center is a 73-bed nursing home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi (Jackson County), operated as a For profit - Limited Liability company and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 1997. The facility averages 58.3 residents. It is part of the Community Eldercare Services chain, which includes 17 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars.
CMS Care Compare gives Sunplex Sub-Acute Center an overall rating of 1 star, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection - 1 star, Quality Measures - 2 stars, and Staffing - 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.39 hours per resident per day, with 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.3%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $144,927.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities with a history of persistent poor performance that are subject to more frequent inspections than standard facilities.
There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sunplex Sub-Acute Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, which is below the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 48.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $144,927.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse warning icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 73 certified beds and an average of 58.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of the Community Eldercare Services chain, which has 17 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 8, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1 (overall), 1 (health inspection), 2 (staffing), and 2 (quality measures).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2288751177 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2288751177 to arrange a visit and review its full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255244?state=MS.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255244?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.