nursing home in Columbus, MS
Trinity Healthcare Center
230 Airline Road, Columbus, MS 39702 · (662) 327-9404
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Trinity Healthcare Center at a glance
Trinity Healthcare Center is a 60-bed non-profit nursing home in Columbus, Mississippi (Lowndes County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Mississippi average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 30, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Mississippi average is 6.9.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $10,033.
Nursing staff turnover is 42.2% per year (state average 45.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- December 14, 1995
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Lowndes County
- CMS Certification Number
- 255222
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.82 hrs | 4.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.73 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.19 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.19 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.2% | 45.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 60% | 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) | 2 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 21 | 61.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $10,033 | $17,231 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 56 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 93.2% | 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) | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.2% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.9% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 19% | 20.5% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 25.5% | 19.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.3% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 24.4% | 23.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 29.2% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.4% | 97% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.5% | 84.6% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.9% | 88.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 26, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 26, 2026 |
| May 30, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 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 June 19, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 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 June 19, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 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 June 19, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 Standard | 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 June 19, 2024 |
| March 9, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 20, 2023 |
| March 9, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 8, 2023 |
| March 9, 2023 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 19, 2023 |
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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $10,033 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED METHODIST SENIOR SERVICES OF GOLDEN TRIANGLE AREA, INC. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/07/1995 |
| MOFFETT, MITCHELL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| TUGGLE, SHELLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2022 |
| UNITED METHODIST SENIOR SERVICES OF GOLDEN TRIANGLE AREA, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/19/1989 |
| VANCE, CHRISTIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/2020 |
| WHITMIRE, RACHEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2022 |
| ZUELZKE, JAMES Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/29/2020 |
| TUGGLE, SHELLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2022 |
| VANCE, CHRISTIE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/2020 |
| ZUELZKE, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/29/2020 |
| TUGGLE, SHELLEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2022 |
| UNITED METHODIST SENIOR SERVICES OF GOLDEN TRIANGLE AREA, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/19/1989 |
| VANCE, CHRISTIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/2020 |
| WHITMIRE, RACHEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2022 |
| ZUELZKE, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/29/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Trinity Healthcare Center's rating?
Trinity Healthcare Center has 4 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 Trinity Healthcare Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Trinity 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 Trinity Healthcare Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Trinity Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?
Trinity Healthcare Center is at 230 Airline Road, Columbus, MS 39702. Phone: (662) 327-9404.
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.