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176 Highway 9 South Box 1280, Bruce, MS 38915 · Calhoun County · (662) 412-5100
35 certified beds, about 34 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2008
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 255324 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 19, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Mississippi average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 12 health citations since December 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.57 hours per resident per day, against 4.18 across Mississippi and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.41 of those hours.
34.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Mississippi average 45.7%).
CMS links it to Community Eldercare Services, an affiliated group of 17 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 12 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure notification of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for one (1) of two (2) residents reviewed for discharge. Resident #40. Findings Include: Review of typed Statement dated 02/19/26 on facility letterhead, revealed that (proper name) facility did not have a policy to notify the local or state ombudsman of discharges to home. Record review of Resident #40's Physician Orders revealed an order dated 11/25/25 to D/C (Discharge) home today with (proper name) Home Health. Record review of Resident #40's Progress Note dated 11/25/25 revealed Resident #40 was propelled in wheelchair to private auto and transferred out of wheelchair into private auto with maximum assistance of one. No new orders noted. discharged to home with (proper name) Home Health. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to notify the State Mental Health Authority of a change in mental health status for a resident with a diagnosed mental illness for one (1) of three (3) Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) records reviewed. Resident #2. Findings Include:Review of the facility policy titled Change in a Resident's Condition or Status latest review 08/2023 revealed under Policy Interpretation and Implementation.7. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a suprapubic catheter drainage system was maintained in a manner to promote proper drainage and prevent backflow of urine for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for catheters. Resident #12. Findings Include:Review of the education provided for skill competency catheter care titled Urinary Catheter Care dated 3/17/08 revealed, When providing care for the resident who has a catheter there are some important guidelines for the caregiver to know. The drainage bag must be kept below the level of the bladder to prevent the backflow of urine. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure call lights and frequently used items were maintained within residents' reach for three (3) of four (4) residents observed (Residents #1, #2, and #3).
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to honor a resident's expressed preference for care and provide services in a manner that maintained and promoted dignity. This failure resulted in Resident #1 not receiving care as requested, leaving her wet and uncomfortable, for one (1) of four (4) residents reviewed for dignity concerns (Resident #1).
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure allegations of abuse/neglect were reported to the State Agency within the required timeframe for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for reporting. (Resident #1)
Inspectors wroteBased on staff and resident interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to consult with a cognitively intact resident about his Advance Directives, which resulted in a conflict between his documented preferences and his actual wishes for one (1) of sixteen (16) residents reviewed. Resident #6. Findings Included: Record review of the facility policy with reviewed date of 11/2022 and titled, Advance Directives revealed The resident has the right to formulate an advance directive, including the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment 1. Prior to or upon admission of a resident, the social services director or designee inquires of the resident, his/her family members and/or his or her legal representative, about the existence of any written advance directives 2. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide written notification of discharge/transfer to the resident and/or resident representative (RR) upon transfer to the hospital for two (2) of two (2) residents reviewed for hospitalization. Resident #15 and Resident #30.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to implement a comprehensive care plan for residents who required assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) for two (2) of thirteen sampled residents. Resident #3 and Resident #4.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident/family and staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide care to maintain hygiene, as evidenced by the failure to provide shaving and nail care for two (2) of the 27 residents reviewed. Resident #3 and Resident #4.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to have an informed consent for code status signed for two (2) of 16 sampled residents reviewed.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, record review, and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) review, the facility failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) was coded accurately for one (1) of 16 sampled residents. Resident #4. Findings Include: Record review of typed statement on company letterhead documented: The facility utilizes the MDS 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual as the guide to complete the MDS. This document was signed by the Administrator but not dated. Record review of Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Version 3.0 Manual on page J-38 was documented under revealed, Coding Instructions for J1900C, Major Injury Code 0, none: if the resident had no major injurious fall since admission/entry or reentry or prior assessment Code 1, one: [...]
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.57 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.41 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.13 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.16 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.00 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.5% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 38.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.03 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.75 on weekdays and 3.13 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.89 in April to June 2025 to 3.57 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.57 | 0.41 | 3.75 | 3.13 | 0.0% | 1 of 90 | 34 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.62 | 0.49 | 3.82 | 3.10 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 33 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.78 | 0.55 | 4.00 | 3.21 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 31 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.89 | 0.77 | 4.20 | 3.11 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 31 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Mississippi, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.09 | 0.60 | 4.35 | 3.44 | 6.2% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $15.15 | $14.19 to $16.92 | 14,200 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $24.14 | $22.50 to $27.90 | 9,850 |
| Registered nurses | $37.06 | $31.22 to $40.62 | 29,060 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.7 | 20.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.8 | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.0 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Bruce Community Living Center's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (62.8% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
62.8% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Mississippi: 21 better, 14 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 32 eligible stays.
9.8% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Mississippi: 1 better, 10 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 50 eligible stays.
8.0% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Mississippi: 1 better, 3 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 31 eligible stays.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Mississippi52.2% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 13 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Mississippi0.7% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 22 residents counted.
4.6% this home
Median of homes: Mississippi2.8% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 22 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: Newly certified nursing home with less than 12-15 months of data available or the nursing opened less than 6 months ago, and there were no data to submit or claims for this measure.
Median of homes: Mississippi98.3% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: CLC OF BRUCE, LLC. CMS links this home to Community Eldercare Services, a group of 17 nursing homes averaging 2.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright, Douglas | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 05/17/2007 |
| Community Eldercare Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 04/01/2000 | |
| Montgomery, Stacy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/27/2020 | |
| Wright, Douglas | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/21/2007 | |
| Community Eldercare Services, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2026 | |
| Longest, Tom | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2011 | |
| Montgomery, Stacy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/27/2020 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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