The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Meridian, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255261) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $32,432
Phone: (601) 482-7164 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has 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 3 stars.
The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.43 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.2%.
The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $32,432.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, with 82 certified beds and an average of 72.5 residents. The facility operates as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified since April 2000. It is part of the Avardis Health chain, which includes 38 facilities nationwide with an average CMS overall rating of 2.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, The Oaks holds an overall rating of 1 star out of 5, which is below the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 3 stars. Total nurse staffing hours are reported at 3.43 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse hours at 0.51 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $32,432.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. Data reflects the latest published CMS Care Compare dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Oaks 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?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.43 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3, and nursing staff turnover of 60.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $32,432.00 and no payment denials.
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?
The Oaks has 82 certified beds and an average of 72.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company, part of the Avardis Health chain, which includes 38 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; The Oaks scores 1, 1, 3, and 1 star respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (601) 482-7164 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at (601) 482-7164 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255261?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.