nursing home in Bruce, MS
Bruce Community Living Center
176 Highway 9 South Box 1280, Bruce, MS 38915 · (662) 412-5100
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Bruce Community Living Center at a glance
Bruce Community Living Center is a 35-bed for-profit nursing home in Bruce, Mississippi (Calhoun 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 3.6 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 (February 19, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Mississippi average is 6.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 34.5% per year (state average 45.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 35
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Community Eldercare Services
- Medicare-certified since
- January 14, 2008
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Calhoun County
- CMS Certification Number
- 255324
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) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 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) | 3.57 hrs | 4.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.41 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.16 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.13 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.5% | 45.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| 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) | 3 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 17 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $17,231 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 35 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 34 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96% | 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) | 5.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.4% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 27% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14.7% | 20.5% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.8% | 19.6% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 10.8% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5.6% | 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) | 42.7% | 23.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 14% | 20.7% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 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) | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 88.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0646 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2026 |
| August 19, 2025 Complaint | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 26, 2025 |
| August 19, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 26, 2025 |
| August 19, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 26, 2025 |
| October 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 21, 2024 |
| October 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 November 21, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 21, 2024 |
| October 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 November 21, 2024 |
| December 14, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 19, 2024 |
| December 14, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 19, 2024 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRIGHT, DOUGLAS Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/17/2007 |
| COMMUNITY ELDERCARE SERVICES, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| LONGEST, TOM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2011 |
| MONTGOMERY, STACY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/27/2020 |
| COMMUNITY ELDERCARE SERVICES, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2000 |
| MONTGOMERY, STACY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/27/2020 |
| WRIGHT, DOUGLAS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/21/2007 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bruce Community Living Center's rating?
Bruce Community Living 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 Bruce Community Living Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Bruce Community Living 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 Bruce Community Living Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Community Eldercare Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Bruce Community Living Center and how do I contact it?
Bruce Community Living Center is at 176 Highway 9 South Box 1280, Bruce, MS 38915. Phone: (662) 412-5100.
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.