Home / Mississippi / Starkville
Carrington, LLC D/B/a the Carrington
307 Reed Rd, Starkville, MS 39759 · Oktibbeha County · (662) 323-2202
60 certified beds, about 57 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2003
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 255301 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 3, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Mississippi average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since January 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 3.79 hours per resident per day, against 4.18 across Mississippi and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.97 of those hours.
46.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Mississippi average 45.7%).
CMS links it to Briar Hill Management, an affiliated group of 6 nursing homes.
Health inspections
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.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
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 7 health citations on file.
April 9, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation of video footage, staff and resident interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to honor a resident's right to be treated with dignity and respect for one (1) of seven (7) residents sampled. Resident #1Findings include:Record review of facility policy titled, Resident Rights dated 10/24/22, revealed, .The resident has a right to be treated with respect and dignity . Review of video footage of the incident dated 3/10/26 at 10:07 AM revealed Resident #1 was propelling his wheelchair near the front door in the main hallway, and he turned to go back down the hall. He was on the same side of hall as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1, who was standing in the beauty shop doorway which was located approximately halfway down that hall past multiple offices. The resident approached the beauty shop door where CNA #1 was standing. [...]
December 3, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to properly store and label opened food items in the refrigerator for one (1) of three (3) kitchen tours. Findings Include:Review of the facility policy Storage of Refrigerated Food with revised date of 10/08 revealed .5. All non-hazardous, opened foods are labeled with name of food, date stored and use-by date. 6. All hazardous foods are labeled with name of food and date to be discarded or the date stored .An observation during the initial tour of the kitchen on 12/01/25 at 10:25 AM, revealed three (3) six- ounce packages containing lunch meat that were opened and not labeled or dated. During an interview on 12/01/25 at 10:30 AM with Dietary Cook, she confirmed that the three packages of lunch meat were not dated or labeled. [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, family and staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for routine hair hygiene and facial hair removal for three (3) of 19 care plans reviewed. Resident #1, Resident #25 and Resident #29 Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled Care Plans revised 2/20/2020 revealed under, Policy: Each resident will have a person-centered plan of care to identify problems, needs and strengths that will identify how the interdisciplinary team will provide care. Resident #1 Record review of the Care Plan Report for Resident #1 revealed under, Focus: I require extensive assist with all of my Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care related to physical and cognitive limitations secondary to absence left leg below the knee, and dementia. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, family and staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide personal grooming, including removal of facial hair and routine hair care for two (2) of four (4) residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs). Resident #1 and #25 Findings Include: Review of the facility policy Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) with revised date of 01/19/15 revealed, Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: .3. A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living will receive the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene Resident #1 An observation of Resident #1 on 12/02/2025 at 8:50 AM revealed she was sitting in her wheelchair in the dining room. [...]
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the environment was free of accident hazards when a resident room was mopped and the floor was left wet, without use of a caution sign for one (1) of 31 occupied rooms and failed to provide adequate supervision for a resident on a blood thinner who was shaving with a disposable razor for one (1) of 19 sampled residents. Resident #29 Findings Include: The facility provided a statement on letterhead that read, (Proper name of the facility) does not have a specific policy that addresses hazards within the facility. room [ROOM NUMBER] An observation during initial tour on 12/01/25 at 10:42 AM revealed Housekeeping #1 mopping the floor inside room [ROOM NUMBER]. [...]
February 8, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe homelike environment in resident rooms as evidenced by furniture being in poor condition observed on one (1) of three (3) halls during the survey.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to prevent the possible spread of infection as evidenced by placing a pulse oximeter in a nurse's uniform pocket during a medication pass for one (1) of three (3) nebulizer treatments observed.
January 19, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 2 on January 19, 2023.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- F Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
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) | 3.79 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.97 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.30 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.01 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.81 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.2% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 11.1% | 38.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.06 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
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 3.99 on weekdays and 3.30 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 3.99 in April to June 2025 to 3.79 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 | 3.79 | 0.97 | 3.99 | 3.30 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 57 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.66 | 0.83 | 3.83 | 3.21 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 55 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.74 | 0.82 | 3.93 | 3.26 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 55 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.99 | 0.88 | 4.23 | 3.38 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 54 |
| 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.
Quality measures
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 | 19.5 | 20.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.3 | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.0 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.7 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 31.9 | 27.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.8 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CNCL, LLC. CMS links this home to Briar Hill Management, a group of 6 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippe, Lynn | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2008 | |
| Rotolo, David | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2008 | |
| Rotolo, Robert | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 01/28/2008 | |
| Briar Hill Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/03/2003 | |
| Burlison, Sandy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/25/2019 | |
| Burns, Sharon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/28/2008 | |
| Green, Donna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/04/2010 | |
| King, Curtis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2016 | |
| McCarter, Starla | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/08/2022 | |
| Muha, Ashley | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/04/2010 | |
| Rotolo, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/28/2008 | |
| Rotolo, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/28/2008 | |
| White, Deborah | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/12/2014 | |
| Whitlow, Carrie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/05/2022 | |
| Woodard, Lisha | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/22/2026 | |
| Briar Hill Management, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2025 | |
| Cnc Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/28/2008 | |
| Omnicare LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/01/2017 | |
| Burlison, Sandy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/25/2019 | |
| Burns, Sharon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/28/2008 | |
| Estes, Timothy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/11/2008 | |
| Green, Donna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/04/2010 | |
| King, Curtis | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2016 | |
| McCarter, Starla | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/22/2024 | |
| Muha, Ashley | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/04/2010 | |
| Philippe, Lynn | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/28/2008 | |
| Rotolo, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/17/2005 | |
| Rotolo, Robert | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/28/2008 | |
| Rubertino, Frosini | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/18/2017 | |
| White, Deborah | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/12/2014 | |
| Whitlow, Carrie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/05/2022 | |
| Woodard, Lisha | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/22/2026 |
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.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.30 hours per resident per day, below the Mississippi average of 3.50.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Starkville Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Ce Starkville, 5.6 mi · not rated · 14 citations
- Dugan Memorial Home West Point, 18.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Choctaw Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Ackerman, 18.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- West Point Community Living Center West Point, 19 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Diversicare of Eupora Eupora, 20.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Webster Health Services Nursing Facilty Eupora, 20.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
Mississippi contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Mississippi. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Mississippi State Department of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Mississippi Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, MDHS Division of Aging and Adult Services, 1-888-844-0041. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: MSDH Nursing Home Search, where Mississippi publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Carrington, LLC D/B/a the Carrington's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Carrington, LLC D/B/a the Carrington 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Carrington, LLC D/B/a the Carrington get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 3, 2025. The Mississippi average is 6.8.
- Has Carrington, LLC D/B/a the Carrington been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Carrington, LLC D/B/a the Carrington accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Carrington, LLC D/B/a the Carrington?
- CMS lists 32 owners and managers, and links the home to Briar Hill Management. Legal business name: CNCL, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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