ARRINGTON LIVING CENTER
902 GERALD MCRANEY STREET, Collins, MS 39428
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How ARRINGTON LIVING CENTER Compares
ARRINGTON LIVING CENTER is a 60-bed government-owned nursing facility in Collins, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.1%) is above the Mississippi average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Collins, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 44.8% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (103% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.1% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (127% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.4% — worse than the Mississippi average of 27.8%.
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 June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ARRINGTON LIVING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARRINGTON LIVING CENTER with other nursing homes in Collins.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for ARRINGTON LIVING CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is ARRINGTON LIVING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is ARRINGTON LIVING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 44.8% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ARRINGTON LIVING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.1% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ARRINGTON LIVING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARRINGTON LIVING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Collins
Collins sits in Covington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,212 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $32,917
- Median home value
- $68,100
Demographics for Covington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Collins.
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