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Dunbar Village Terrace
725 Dunbar Ave, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520 · Hancock County · (228) 466-3099
60 certified beds, about 56 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 2007
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 255322 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 28, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Mississippi average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
Of 12 health citations since January 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,021 in the last three years; the largest was $8,021, and the latest is dated April 12, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.89 hours per resident per day, against 4.18 across Mississippi and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.64 of those hours.
61.7% 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.
501/24
104/24
307/25
305/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 12 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
0E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 28, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D 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, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to a comfortable and homelike environment for one (1) of (14) sampled residents (Resident #30) by failing to adequately accommodate the prolonged loss of a bathroom sink for approximately one (1) month.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from a significant medication error when facility staff administered undiluted Sertraline Hydrochloride (Zoloft) Oral Solution to a resident for one (1) of six (6) residents reviewed for medication review. (Resident #62)
- D Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to comply with state nursing facility staffing requirements by failing to designate a charge nurse responsible for supervision of the total nursing activities in the facility during the 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM shift, separate from the medication/treatment nurse assignment for one (1) of three (3) shifts reviewed for charge nurse supervision.
July 31, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure services were provided in accordance with professional standards of practice observed during medication administration when the nurse allowed Resident #11 to self-administer two (2) different prescribed nasal sprays without assessing whether he was capable of doing so safely for one (1) of four (4) residents observed. (Resident #11).
- D 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 the facility's ServSafe (a food safety training and certification program) documentation review, the facility failed to ensure that food was stored in a safe and sanitary manner to prevent contamination and deterioration for one (1) of two (2) kitchen observations.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that all clinical records, including nurse practitioner (NP) visit notes, were readily accessible to licensed nursing staff responsible for resident care for one (1) of 15 sampled residents, Resident #5, with the potential to affect fifty-seven (57) residents who reside in the facility.
April 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, facility policy review, and facility investigation review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent Resident #1, who was identified as an elopement and wandering risk and had moderate cognitive impairment, from exiting the facility unnoticed and unsupervised for one (1) of four (4) residents reviewed. Resident #1 Resident #1 was observed by a therapy staff member to be in the lobby of the facility at approximately 12:00 PM on 4/6/24. The therapy staff member left the facility to pick up lunch and as she returned to the facility, she observed Resident #1 near the side of the main road, approximately 100 feet from the facility grounds at approximately 12:08 PM. The facility staff were unaware that Resident #1 had exited the facility. [...]
January 19, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- 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, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to develop comprehensive care plan interventions related to a resident with full length bed rails (Resident #1) and a resident with an indwelling catheter (Resident #52) for two (2) of 17 sampled residents.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure an indwelling catheter tubing was stabilized to prevent trauma and failed to provide incontinence care in a manner to prevent complications for two (2) of three (3) residents observed for incontinence and catheter care. Resident #29 and #52. Findings Include: A review of the facility's policy Perineal Care, dated 10/2023, revealed . Peri (Perineal) care helps prevent skin breakdown of perineal area, itching, burning, odor, and infections. Perineal care is very important in maintaining the resident's comfort . Policy . 8. Gently clean the skin of the perineal area moving from front to back. Do not move from back to front due to the risk of introducing germs . Males: Retract foreskin in uncircumcised male. [...]
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to date and label a tube feeding bag for one (1) of (1) residents reviewed for tube feeding management. (Resident #4)
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews the facility failed to inform a resident or the Resident Representative (RR) of the risk and benefits of full length bed rails prior to bed rail installation for one (1) of 17 sampled residents.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure PRN (as needed) psychotropic medications were discontinued after 14 days or had a documented indication for continued use by the prescriber, with a designated time frame for one (1) of five (5) residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on July 31, 2025.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- D Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
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) | 3.89 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.40 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.09 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 61.7% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 38.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.47 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 4.08 on weekdays and 3.40 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 4.36 in April to June 2025 to 3.89 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 | 3.89 | 0.64 | 4.08 | 3.40 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 56 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.78 | 0.60 | 3.94 | 3.35 | 15.4% | 0 of 92 | 56 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.91 | 0.61 | 4.11 | 3.39 | 16.0% | 0 of 92 | 57 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.36 | 0.73 | 4.65 | 3.66 | 13.8% | 0 of 91 | 56 |
| 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 | 8.9 | 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 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.8 | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.1 | 27.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.9 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: DUNBAR VILLAGE L.P..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheek, Christopher | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 69% | 06/10/1993 |
| Cheek, Joanne | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 27% | 04/21/2011 |
| Trustmark National Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 10/01/1993 | |
| Cheek, Christopher | Corporate director | Individual | 06/10/1993 | |
| Cheek, Collin | Corporate director | Individual | 09/13/2024 | |
| Cheek, Christopher | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/10/1993 | |
| Cheek, Collin | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2023 | |
| Watkins, Sonja | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/04/2013 | |
| Sentrycare Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2012 | |
| Ivey, Amy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Sentry- Properties Inc | General partnership interest | Organization | 06/10/1993 | |
| Sentry- Properties Inc | Limited partnership interest | Organization | 04/21/2011 | |
| Cheek, Christopher | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 08/26/2025 | |
| Sentry- Properties Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/21/2011 | |
| Sentrycare Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/29/2025 | |
| Cheek, Christopher | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/10/1993 | |
| Cheek, Joanne | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/10/1993 | |
| Copeland, Timothy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Ivey, Amy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/29/2025 |
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 you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on April 12, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 31, 2025: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 28, 2026: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 28, 2026: "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."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.40 hours per resident per day, below the Mississippi average of 3.50.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Pass Christian Health and Rehabiliation Center Pass Christian, 7.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center Gulfport, 13.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 42 citations
- Driftwood Nursing Center Gulfport, 13.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Gulfport Care Center Gulfport, 14.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Lakeview Nursing Center Gulfport, 16.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- The Pillars of Biloxi Biloxi, 22.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 42 citations
- Bedford Care Center of Picayune Picayune, 24.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 26 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 Dunbar Village Terrace's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Dunbar Village Terrace 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Dunbar Village Terrace get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 28, 2026. The Mississippi average is 6.8.
- Has Dunbar Village Terrace been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,021 in the last three years.
- Does Dunbar Village Terrace 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 Dunbar Village Terrace?
- CMS lists 19 owners and managers. Legal business name: DUNBAR VILLAGE L.P..
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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