Government Medicare Medicaid

REGINALD P WHITE NURSING FACILITY

1451 NORTH LAKELAND DRIVE, Meridian, MS 39307

2.0 CMS Rating
Government - State
70 Certified Beds
38 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

Resident & Family Councils Active

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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 10%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 52.55%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 3.13%

Lower is better

How REGINALD P WHITE NURSING FACILITY Compares

REGINALD P WHITE NURSING FACILITY is a 70-bed government-owned nursing facility in Meridian, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (52.5%) is above the Mississippi average of 21.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% 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: 52.5% — worse than the Mississippi average of 21.7% (143% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 3.1% — about the same as the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.0% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.3% (58% higher).

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 September 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask REGINALD P WHITE NURSING FACILITY

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing REGINALD P WHITE NURSING FACILITY with other nursing homes in Meridian.

What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for REGINALD P WHITE NURSING FACILITY, and what changed afterward?

Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.

How is REGINALD P WHITE NURSING FACILITY 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 REGINALD P WHITE NURSING FACILITY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 52.5% here versus 21.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is REGINALD P WHITE NURSING FACILITY doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?

High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.0% here versus 6.3% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does REGINALD P WHITE NURSING FACILITY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 70 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at REGINALD P WHITE NURSING FACILITY?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 25A123
County Lauderdale
Total Beds 70
Occupied Beds 63
Occupancy Rate 90%
Ownership Government - State

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Location

1451 NORTH LAKELAND DRIVE, Meridian, MS 39307

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: September 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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