# Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing home (Nursing home · SNF / NF) in Meridian, MS, CMS Certification Number 255166, with 84 certified beds and about 72 residents per day. CMS rates it 1/5 overall (health inspections 1/5, staffing 1/5, quality measures 2/5). ## Key facts - Status: Active CMS certification - Address: 1201 28th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301 (Lauderdale County) - Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company - Operator (legal business name): [Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian Opco LLC](https://carefield.site/operator/op-arabella-health-and-wellness-of-meridian-opco-llc) - CMS chain: [Arabella Healthcare Management](https://carefield.site/chain/cms-chain-633) — 12 facilities - CMS abuse icon: yes (cited for abuse in the recent window) - Phone: 6014831467 - Medicare Care Compare: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255166 ## Inspection record 8 inspections in the CMS window (latest 2026-07-27); 28 citations (27 health, 1 fire safety); 0 at actual harm and 1 at immediate jeopardy; 0 without a verified correction at last report. CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years; no citation in that window is not proof of a clean history. - 2026-07-27 — [F-0600](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0600) Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. — scope/severity J (Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety); Corrected; complaint survey - 2026-07-27 — [F-0576](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0576) Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2026-07-27 — [F-0628](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0628) Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2026-07-27 — [F-0641](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0641) Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2026-07-27 — [F-0655](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0655) Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2026-07-27 — [F-0656](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0656) Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2026-07-27 — [F-0677](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0677) Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2026-07-27 — [F-0684](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0684) Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2026-07-27 — [F-0725](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0725) Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey - 2026-07-27 — [F-0727](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0727) Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2026-07-27 — [F-0759](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0759) Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey - 2026-07-27 — [F-0761](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0761) Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey - 2026-07-27 — [F-0868](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0868) Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2026-07-27 — [F-0881](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0881) Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2026-07-27 — [F-0882](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0882) Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2026-04-30 — [F-0550](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0550) Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey - 2025-04-17 — [F-0583](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0583) Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2025-04-17 — [F-0640](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0640) Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2025-04-17 — [F-0656](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0656) Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - 2025-04-17 — [F-0760](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0760) Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected - …and 8 more on the source page. ## Penalties - 2026-07-27 — Civil money penalty (fine): $25,495 ## Staffing (PBJ, hours per resident per day) - Total nurse: 3.12003 (state avg 4.1965, US 3.90085) - RN: 0.35474 - Nursing staff turnover: 74% ## Owners and managers of record (CMS disclosures) - [Arabella Health and Wellness of Meridian Holdco LLC](https://carefield.site/owner/org-arabella-health-and-wellness-of-meridian-holdco-llc) — Direct owner, since 2025-08-08 - [Arco Kano Irrv Tr](https://carefield.site/owner/org-arco-kano-irrv-tr) — Indirect owner, since 2025-08-08 - [Gnh Irrv Tr](https://carefield.site/owner/org-gnh-irrv-tr) — Indirect owner, since 2025-08-08 - [Hwood Partners LLC](https://carefield.site/owner/org-hwood-partners-llc) — Indirect owner, since 2025-08-08 - Chaim Hertzel — Operational / managerial control, since 2025-08-08 - [Arabella Healthcare Management LLC](https://carefield.site/owner/org-arabella-healthcare-management-llc) — Operational / managerial control, since 2025-08-08 - Laura Alexander — Operational / managerial control, since 2025-08-08 - Chaim Hertzel — Operational / managerial control, since 2025-08-08 - Ashley Thomas — Operational / managerial control, since 2025-08-08 ## Nearby nursing homes - [Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-255348) — 3.3 km, CMS overall 4/5 - [The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-255261) — 3.9 km, CMS overall 1/5 - [Diversicare of Meridian](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-255118) — 4.9 km, CMS overall 1/5 - [James T Champion](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-25a418) — 5.5 km, CMS overall 4/5 - [Reginald P White Nursing Facility](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-25a123) — 5.7 km, CMS overall 3/5 - [Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-255315) — 6.7 km, CMS overall 3/5 - [Marion Health and Rehab, LLC](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-255328) — 7.8 km, CMS overall 1/5 - [North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-255340) — 8 km, CMS overall 5/5 ## Sources - cms_provider_info: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/4pq5-n9py/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=255166&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D - cms_ownership: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/y2hd-n93e/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=255166&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D - cms_health_deficiencies: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/r5ix-sfxw/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=255166&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D - cms_fire_safety_deficiencies: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/ifjz-ge4w/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=255166&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D - cms_penalties: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/g6vv-u9sr/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=255166&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D - cms_inspection_dates: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/svdt-c123/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=255166&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D --- Source page: https://carefield.site/facility/cms-255166 · Carefield — Senior Care Intelligence. Facts come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes). Missing data never means no issue exists.