Reginald P White Nursing Facility
Overview
Reginald P White Nursing Facility is located in Meridian, MS, part of Lauderdale County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 34,424. 16.2% of residents are 65 years or older, .3% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Nellieburg, Marion, and Collinsville.
Our network provides data for 13 senior living communities in Meridian, MS with this community.
About the Community
A state-owned entity, Reginald P White Nursing Facility accepts Medicaid. The facility contains 53 beds with an average occupancy rate of 95.5%.
Both resident and family council are available. Reginald P White Nursing Facility is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Reginald P White Nursing Facility reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Mississippi’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
A
7.8% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 11.7% less than the nation and 15% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
F
31.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 17.2% more than the nation and 11.5% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
B
37.9% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 9.1% less than the nation and 12.1% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
C
3.8% of residents have depressive symptoms, 3.7% less than the nation and 1.5% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
1.6% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.8% less than the nation and 1.7% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
D
16.5% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 1.9% more than the nation and 2.5% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
C
98.5% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 3.1% more than the nation and 1.9% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
F
2.6% of residents were physically restrained, 2.4% more than the nation and 2.1% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
94.3% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 1.6% more than the nation and 2.5% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
B
4.6% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 3.5% less than the nation and 6% less than the state.
UTI
D
2.6% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.2% more than the nation and 0.4% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
D
1.8% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.2% more than the nation and 0.2% more than the state.
Weight Loss
B
4.5% of residents lose too much weight, 1.5% less than the nation and 3% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
22% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 4% more than the nation and 1.1% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
50% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 29.5% less than the nation and 35.1% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
D
85.2% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 2.1% less than the nation and 0.8% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
B
74.1% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 16.8% more than the nation and 27.3% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
D
79.2% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 7.7% less than the nation and 6.8% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
C
34.4% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 8.5% less than the nation and 5.6% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Reginald P White Nursing Facility provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Mississippi’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
B
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 35 minutes per resident daily, 23 minutes longer than the nation and 19 minutes longer than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
F
Licensed partial nurse hours total 6 minutes per resident daily, 47 minutes shorter than the nation and 1 hour shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
A
Registered nurse hours total 1 hour and 2 minutes per resident daily, 21 minutes longer than the nation and 26 minutes longer than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 50 minutes per resident daily, 23 minutes longer than the nation and 29 minutes longer than the state.
Physical Therapist
F
Physical therapist hours total 0 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
C
The registered nurse turnover rate is 55%, 3.1% higher than the nation and 1.9% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
D
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 59.1%, 5.8% higher than the nation and 4.6% higher than the state.
Administrator
C
1 administrator left the facility within a recent one-year period, 0.3 more than the nation and 0.4 more than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Reginald P White Nursing Facility residents that require a hospital visit, Anderson Regional Medical Center is the closest, 3.93 miles away. Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus is the next nearest, 3.95 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Transcript Pharmacy, 0.66 miles away, and CVS Pharmacy, 2.24 miles away. Mr. Discount Drugs and Fred’s are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Hover J W Dr Dentist and Educational Leadership are 1.37 miles and 1.51 miles away. As for vision care, Grayson Optical is 3.76 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Vaughn-Camp Park is 1.49 miles away. Temple Theatre Box Office is 3.78 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Meridian Community College – L O Todd Library Resource Center, 2.17 miles from Reginald P White Nursing Facility.
Nearby places of worship include Meridian Church of Christ and First Assembly Meridian. The former is 1.25 miles, and the latter is 1.31 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Patrick R Barber DO is 1.48 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including El Norte Mexican Restaurant and Back Yard Burgers, 1.29 miles and 1.34 miles away. SONIC Drive-In and SUBWAY are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Dixie Oil Co is 1.33 miles away, and Walmart is 1.37 miles away. Volume Meats and Vegetables and Meridian Market Place are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Muna Federal Credit Union, 1.35 miles away, or Citibank, 1.37 miles away. Woodforest National Bank and Citizens National Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Meridian
June was Meridian’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 94°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 33°F.
The city saw 52.77 inches of precipitation, 2.1 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 73% over the last 12 months.