ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF MERIDIAN
1201 28TH AVENUE, Meridian, MS 39301
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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How ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF MERIDIAN Compares
ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF MERIDIAN is a 84-bed for-profit nursing facility in Meridian, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.5%) is below the Mississippi average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 84 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Meridian, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.7% — about the same as the Mississippi average of 21.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.5% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (85% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.3% (55% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — better than the Mississippi average of 27.7%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated October 17, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF MERIDIAN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF MERIDIAN with other nursing homes in Meridian.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF MERIDIAN, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF MERIDIAN addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF MERIDIAN keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.5% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF MERIDIAN keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.8% here versus 6.3% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF MERIDIAN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF MERIDIAN lag behind other Meridian options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Meridian
Meridian sits in Lauderdale County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 12,976 (17.2%)
- Median age
- 37.9 years
- Median household income
- $42,922
- Median home value
- $103,600
Demographics for Lauderdale County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Meridian.
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