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Dugan Memorial Home
26894 East Main Street, West Point, MS 39773 · Clay County · (662) 494-3640
60 certified beds, about 51 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2005
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 255313 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 18, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Mississippi average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
Of 11 health citations since July 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,788 in the last three years; the largest was $8,788, and the latest is dated June 16, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.12 hours per resident per day, against 4.18 across Mississippi and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.88 of those hours.
48.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Mississippi average 45.7%).
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 11 health citations on file.
March 18, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided with a dignified dining experience when one (1) of three (3) residents at the table did not receive their meal at the same time.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure informed consent was obtained prior to the initiation of a psychotropic medication for one (1) of five (5) residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a cognitively intact resident was provided the opportunity to participate in and make informed decisions regarding her advance directive, including end-of-life preferences for one (1) of 24 advance directives reviewed. (Resident #1) Findings Include:Review of the facility policy titled Advance Directives Policy and Acknowledgment, updated 9/3/25, revealed, Resident has the right to make decisions concerning medical care, including the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment and the right to formulate advance directives. Record review of the facility's Advance Directives/Medical Treatment Decisions form, dated 2/17/22, revealed Resident #1 was designated as Do Not Resuscitate (DNR); [...]
June 16, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, observation of video camera footage, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from sexual abuse by another resident for one (1) of four (4) residents sampled. (Resident #1) Specifically, the facility failed to prevent Resident #2, a cognitively intact resident with mental health diagnoses, from engaging in non-consensual sexual contact with Resident #1, a severely cognitively impaired resident, in a supervised common area of the facility. This failure resulted in actual harm to Resident #1, as she experienced inappropriate sexual contact without the ability to consent, resist, or report the incident.
September 26, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the medical provider was notified of a resident refusing multiple doses of prescribed antibiotics for one (1) of six (6) residents reviewed for medication use.
- 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 staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement a care plan for one (1) of 18 sampled residents' care plans. Resident #21 Findings Include: Record review of facility's policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plans dated 10/22, revealed It is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights, that include measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment. Record review of Resident #21's care plan revealed a focus area dated 9/15/24 of Elder has pneumonia. Interventions listed included administer medications as ordered, Cefdinir for ten days for pneumonia, and to keep informed of changes and update MD as needed. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to initiate contact isolation precautions for a resident with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and failed to prevent the possibility of the spread of infection by not utilizing proper hand hygiene for one (1) of four (4) resident care observations. Resident #19. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy Clean Dressing Change dated 10/2022 revealed, It is the policy of this facility to provide wound care in a manner to decrease potential for infection and/or cross-contamination. [...]
June 11, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to prevent verbal abuse to a resident from a staff member for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for abuse. Resident #1 Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation-2019 with a review date of 2019 revealed, Policy .It is the policy of this facility to provide protection for the health, welfare and rights of each resident by developing and implementing written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, exploitation and misappropriation of resident property. This review revealed under, IV. Identification of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation .B. 5. Verbal abuse of a resident overheard. [...]
July 13, 2023Standard inspection · 3 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 observations, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to store food items in a manner that maintains the safety of the food as evidenced by uncovered, unlabeled and undated food in the refrigerator and freezer for one (1) of two (2) kitchen tours.
- 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 record review, staff interview and facility policy review the facility failed to develop a person-centered care plan for a resident with a contracture for one (1) of 14 resident care plans reviewed. Resident #16 Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plans with an implementation date of 10/2022 and no revision date revealed, Policy .It is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment. An observation on 07/11/23 at 9:55 AM, of Resident #16 revealed the resident had a right-hand contracture with a carrot roll placed in the right hand. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide personal hygiene to a resident requiring assistance as evidenced by long nails with a brown substance underneath for one (1) of 14 residents sampled.
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 2 on September 26, 2024, 1 on July 13, 2023.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | Fine | $8,788 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 5.12 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.88 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.04 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.30 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.93 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 48.7% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 41.7% | 38.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.61 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 5.55 on weekdays and 4.04 on weekends, 27% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.59 in April to June 2025 to 5.12 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 | 5.12 | 0.88 | 5.55 | 4.04 | 0.4% | 0 of 90 | 51 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.04 | 0.83 | 5.43 | 4.04 | 0.9% | 0 of 92 | 52 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.96 | 0.77 | 5.33 | 4.00 | 0.8% | 0 of 92 | 54 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.59 | 0.67 | 4.97 | 3.64 | 0.5% | 0 of 91 | 57 |
| 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 | 11.6 | 20.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.3 | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.7 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.2 | 27.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.8 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: DUGAN MEMORIAL HOME, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dugan Memorial Home, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 03/01/2002 | |
| Arthur, Allison | Corporate director | Individual | 09/19/2022 | |
| Vance, Christie | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/23/2020 | |
| Zuelzke, James | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/29/2020 | |
| Dugan Memorial Home, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/17/2002 | |
| Arthur, Allison | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/19/2022 | |
| Vance, Christie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/23/2020 | |
| Zuelzke, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/29/2020 | |
| Dugan Memorial Home, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/17/2002 | |
| Arthur, Allison | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/19/2022 | |
| Moffett, Mitchell | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Vance, Christie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/23/2020 | |
| Zuelzke, James | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/29/2020 |
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.
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 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 18, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 16, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 26, 2024: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 26, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
Other nursing homes nearby
- West Point Community Living Center West Point, 1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Vineyard Court Nursing Center Columbus, 13.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Starkville Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Ce Starkville, 13.8 mi · not rated · 14 citations
- Care Center of Aberdeen Aberdeen, 15.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Trinity Healthcare Center Columbus, 16.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- The Windsor Place Columbus, 17 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Aurora Health and Rehabilitation Columbus, 17.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Carrington, LLC D/B/a the Carrington Starkville, 18.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 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 Dugan Memorial Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Dugan Memorial Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Dugan Memorial Home get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 18, 2026. The Mississippi average is 6.8.
- Has Dugan Memorial Home been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,788 in the last three years.
- Does Dugan Memorial Home 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 Dugan Memorial Home?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers. Legal business name: DUGAN MEMORIAL HOME, INC..
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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