LAMAR HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the quality of care provided, which is among the lowest possible ratings. It ranks #169 out of 200 facilities in Mississippi, placing it in the bottom half of nursing homes in the state, and is the only option in Lamar County. The facility is worsening, with the number of issues increasing from 5 in 2022 to 7 in 2024. Staffing is a relative strength, with a turnover rate of 26%, but the facility has concerning RN coverage, being below 94% of state facilities, which may affect the quality of care. Specific incidents include two residents not receiving timely assistance with incontinence care, which violates their dignity and rights, and the absence of an Infection Preventionist at critical meetings, potentially impacting healthcare quality for all residents. While staffing turnover is low, the overall quality of care and compliance issues suggest families should carefully consider their options.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Mississippi
- #169/200
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 26% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 22 points below Mississippi's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ⚠ Watch
- $10,527 in fines. Higher than 85% of Mississippi facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 13 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Mississippi. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 19 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Low Staff Turnover (26%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (26%)
22 points below Mississippi average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Below Mississippi average (2.6)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
Below median ($33,413)
Minor penalties assessed
The Ugly 19 deficiencies on record
Jun 2024
7 deficiencies
2 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
MS CI #25290
Based on observation, staff and resident interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents dignity, physical, mental or psychosocial needs wer...
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SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement comprehensive care plan interventions regarding incontinence care for two (2) of 17 ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, staff and resident interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide one on one (1:1) activities for residents on isolation in the COVID-19 unit for one (1) of six (...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff and resident interviews, record reviews and facility policy reviews, the facility failed to ensure that residents received food in a manner that was palatable and at a temp...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0565
(Tag F0565)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, resident and staff interview, and resident council minutes review, the facility failed to resolve resident...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on staff interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure residents were offered Influenza and Pneumonia vaccinations as evidenced by no documentation indicat...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0868
(Tag F0868)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on staff interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed ensure that the Infection Preventionist was present in the QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) ...
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May 2022
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Final version
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to revise the care plan when the desired outcome of a decrease in falls was not met for one (1) of eighteen resi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0638
(Tag F0638)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on staff interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to complete and submit quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessments timely for seven (7) of 33 residents reviewed for MDS assessments....
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, staff and family interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent falls for one (1) of four (4) residents inve...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement monitoring of meal consumption amounts for residents with weight loss for two (2) of three (3) resident...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to post the direct care daily staffing numbers in a location accessible to residents and visitors for four (4) of four...
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May 2019
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and review of the Quality of Life - Dignity policy, the facility failed to routinely ensure resident dignity for one (1) of 18 sampled residents, when the urinary ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the Repositioning policy, the facility failed to reasonably accomm...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
MDS Data Transmission
(Tag F0640)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to complete the discharge Minimum Da...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to implement the therapy restorative ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, interviews and review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) manual, the facility failed to ensure the accuracy of a comprehensive MDS assessment for three (3) of three (3)...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, review of the facility's policy, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure intervention...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the Refrigerators and Freezers policy, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen and dining services were sanitary for 86 out of 88 curren...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • 26% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 22 points below Mississippi's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 19 deficiencies on record, including 2 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • $10,527 in fines. Above average for Mississippi. Some compliance problems on record.
- • Grade F (36/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns LAMAR HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Mississippi, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Staffed?
CMS rates LAMAR HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 26%, compared to the Mississippi average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
State health inspectors documented 19 deficiencies at LAMAR HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER during 2019 to 2024. These included: 2 that caused actual resident harm, 16 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
LAMAR HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 120 certified beds and approximately 78 residents (about 65% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in LUMBERTON, Mississippi.
How Does Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Compare to Other Mississippi Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Mississippi, LAMAR HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.6, staff turnover (26%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, LAMAR HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Mississippi. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Stick Around?
Staff at LAMAR HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 26%, the facility is 20 percentage points below the Mississippi average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 14%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Ever Fined?
LAMAR HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER has been fined $10,527 across 2 penalty actions. This is below the Mississippi average of $33,184. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center on Any Federal Watch List?
LAMAR HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.