nursing home in Vicksburg, MS
The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
2850 Porter's Chapel Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180 · (601) 638-9211
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at a glance
The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 107-bed for-profit nursing home in Vicksburg, Mississippi (Warren County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Mississippi average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 9, 2025) found 15 health citations. The Mississippi average is 6.9.
Federal regulators fined it 5 times in the past three years, totaling $42,445.
Nursing staff turnover is 52.2% per year (state average 45.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 107
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Nexion Health
- Medicare-certified since
- August 29, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Warren County
- CMS Certification Number
- 255140
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.83 hrs | 4.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.40 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.28 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.30 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 52.2% | 45.7% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 38.5% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 15 | 7 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 9 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 123 | 61.2 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 5 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $42,445 | $17,231 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 6 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 107 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 93 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 87% | 85.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 11.8% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 11.9% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 4.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 31.2% | 20.5% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 22.8% | 19.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.5% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1% | 1.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 21.8% | 23.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 30.4% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.7% | 97% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92.3% | 95.4% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 59.5% | 84.6% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 56.2% | 88.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 27 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 5 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| February 10, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| September 23, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 14, 2025 |
| September 23, 2025 Complaint | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 14, 2025 |
| February 25, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 19, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Complaint | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 24, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 24, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 24, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 24, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 24, 2023 |
| June 16, 2022 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 15, 2022 |
| June 16, 2022 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 22, 2022 |
| June 16, 2022 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 22, 2022 |
| June 16, 2022 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 22, 2022 |
| June 16, 2022 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 22, 2022 |
| June 16, 2022 Standard | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 22, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 4 federal penalties in the past three years, including $31,045 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | Fine | $19,645 |
| September 23, 2025 | Fine | $7,400 |
| October 26, 2023 | Payment Denial | 2 days from November 22, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 | Fine | $4,000 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXION HEALTH OF OHI INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/29/2018 |
| BOLT, BRETTON Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 03/29/2018 |
| KIRLEY, FRANCIS Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 03/29/2018 |
| NEXION HEALTH, INC. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 03/29/2018 |
| NEXION HEALTH LEASING, INC. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 03/29/2018 |
| HERDRICH, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2018 |
| KIRLEY, FRANCIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2018 |
| LEE, BRIAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2018 |
| RINER, MEERA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2018 |
| KIRLEY, FRANCIS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2018 |
| LEE, BRIAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2018 |
| RINER, MEERA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2018 |
| MORGAN, AMANDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| NEXION HEALTH, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's rating?
The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Mississippi nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 15 citations, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Nexion Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?
The Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is at 2850 Porter's Chapel Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180. Phone: (601) 638-9211.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.