J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER — Nursing Home in UNION, MS
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 60 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 56.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 255318 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.72 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.79 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER had 9 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 30, 2025), including 3 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — January 30, 2025
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Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (Level G)Corrected — February 22, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — February 22, 2025
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Level G)Corrected — February 22, 2025
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Level G)Corrected — February 22, 2025
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Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (Level D)Corrected — February 22, 2025
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Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level B)Corrected — February 22, 2025
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Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. (Level D)Corrected — February 22, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — February 22, 2025
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Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (Level D)Corrected — February 22, 2025
J G Alexander Nursing Center is a 60-bed nursing home in Union, Mississippi. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident day, above the Mississippi average of 4.1. Its most recent inspection, in January 2025, cited 9 deficiencies, 3 of them severe.
The facility shows a real strength in nursing staffing, with levels above the state average, which can support better day-to-day care. However, the most recent inspection identified multiple deficiencies, including some serious ones related to medication practices, residents’ rights, notification, nutrition, and safety measures, so it would be worth asking how those issues have been corrected and what ongoing monitoring is in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER's CMS star rating?
J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER?
J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER reports 4.71831 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER had 9 total deficiencies, including 3 classified as severe.
How many beds does J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER have?
J G ALEXANDER NURSING CENTER has 60 certified beds.
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Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.