JAMES T CHAMPION

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How JAMES T CHAMPION Compares

JAMES T CHAMPION is a 70-bed government-owned nursing facility in Meridian, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (34.5%) is above the Mississippi average of 21.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.

Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Meridian, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.

By the numbers vs. Mississippi average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 34.5% — worse than the Mississippi average of 21.7% (59% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.8% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.3%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask JAMES T CHAMPION

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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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