Cedars Health Center
2800 WEST MAIN STREET, Tupelo, MS 38801
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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How Cedars Health Center Compares
Cedars Health Center is a 140-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Tupelo, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.4%) is above the Mississippi average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 140 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tupelo, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.6% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.4% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (73% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (56% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.3% — better 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 Cedars Health Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Cedars Health Center with other nursing homes in Tupelo.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Cedars Health 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 Cedars Health 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 Cedars Health Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.4% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Cedars Health Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.0% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Cedars Health Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 140 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Cedars Health Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Tupelo
Tupelo sits in Lee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 12,704 (14.9%)
- Median age
- 37.5 years
- Median household income
- $55,861
- Median home value
- $140,600
Demographics for Lee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tupelo.
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