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Greenbriar Nursing Center
4347 West Gay Road, Diberville, MS 39540 · Harrison County · (228) 392-8484
103 certified beds, about 89 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2007
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 255323 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 12, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Mississippi average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
Of 17 health citations since November 2021, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $13,520 in the last three years; the largest was $6,760, and the latest is dated March 19, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.78 hours per resident per day, against 4.18 across Mississippi and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.35 of those hours.
49.5% 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 17 health citations on file.
May 26, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to revise care plans to accurately reflect residents' infection control status for two (2) of three (3) residents reviewed for infection control. Resident #1 and Resident #3Findings include:A review of the facility's policy, Care Plan Revisions Upon Status Change, dated November 2024, revealed, .to provide a consistent process for reviewing and revising the care plan. Policy Guidelines.1. care plan will be reviewed, and revised as necessary. 2. Procedure for.revising the care plan.d.care plan will be updated with the new or modified interventions. f. Care plans will be modified as needed. h.to ensure care plans have been updated to reflect current resident needs. [...]
March 19, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G 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 interview and record review, the facility failed to implement the comprehensive person-centered care plan requiring two (2) staff to assist with bed mobility, when staff provided care without the required assistance, resulting in the resident falling from the bed and sustaining a proximal humeral fracture (a break in the upper arm bone near the shoulder) for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Resident #1) .
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from accident hazards during bed mobility when a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) performed a linen and brief change without the required two (2) person assistance, in which Resident #1 fell from the bed and sustained a proximal humeral fracture (a break in the upper arm bone near the shoulder) for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for accidents.
February 10, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the residents' right to a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment as evidenced by adequate clean linens and washcloths were unavailable for resident care for one (1) of two (2) survey days.
June 12, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure perineal care was provided in a manner to prevent the possible spread of infection when a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) failed to perform hand hygiene during care for one (1) of four (4) residents observed for care, Resident #22.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain privacy during the provision of perineal care for one (1) of four (4) residents observed for care, Resident #22.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure the protection of privacy and confidentiality of resident care information when clinical instructions were posted in public view without safeguards for one (1) of eighteen (18) sampled residents, Resident #78.
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee failed to sustain corrective actions to prevent recurrence of a previously cited deficiency, specifically, the facility was cited for failing to provide Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) care in a manner to prevent the possible spread of infection during an annual recertification survey on 2/8/24 and was cited again for the same deficiency during the current survey, demonstrating that QAPI failed to sustain ongoing monitoring and oversight to prevent recurrence for one (1) of four deficiencies cited. F880.
November 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to report an allegation of sexual abuse within two (2) hours, as required, when Resident #1 verbalized she was sexually abused for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents.
February 8, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E 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 provide peg tube care (Resident #29) and catheter care (Resident #61) in a manner to prevent the possible spread of infection for two (2) of five (5) resident care observations. Findings Include: Review of the facility's Gastrostomy Site Care Policy, dated 10/23, revealed, Policy: It is the policy of this facility to perform gastrostomy site care as ordered. Policy Guidelines .14. Using soap and water/wound cleanser gently clean the area around the tube and continue in an outward circular fashion, ensuring that under the bolster is cleaned . Review of the facility's Hand Hygiene Policy, dated 8/23, revealed, Policy: This facility considers hand hygiene the primary means to prevent the spread of infections. [...]
- 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 and record review, the facility failed to maintain a comfortable room temperature levels of 71 degrees to 81 degrees Fahrenheit (F) for two (2) of 18 sampled residents.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and the facility policy review, the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) related to restraints for two (2) of 18 sampled residents. Resident #30 and Resident #36 Findings Include: A review of the facility's MDS 3.0 Completion Policy, dated October 2023, revealed, Policy Statement: Residents are assessed, using a comprehensive assessment process, in order to identify care needs and to develop an interdisciplinary care plan .Policy Guidelines .4. Care Plan Team Responsibility for Completion go MDS Sections .a. ii. Persons completing .the assessment must attest to the accuracy of the section they completed . Resident #30 During an observation on 2/5/24 at 1:35 PM, Resident #30 was observed to have one full length bedrail on one side of the bed and 1/4 (quarter) length side rail on the other. [...]
November 4, 2021Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure two (2) of two (2) sampled residents received written notice of transfer to the hospital. Resident # 23 and Resident # 67.
- 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, staff interviews, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to follow the care plan related to catheter/incontinent care and failed to develop an approach for securing a catheter tube for two (2) of 19 care plans reviewed, Resident #35 and Resident #117. Findings Include: Record review of the facility's policy, Comprehensive Care Plans, dated September 2018, it is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident's rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified assessment in the resident's comprehensive assessment. Resident #35 On 11/3/21 at 9:55 AM. [...]
- 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, staff interviews, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to provide catheter/incontinent care in a manner to prevent infection and trauma to the meatus during catheter/incontinent care for two (2) of three (3) catheter care observations Resident #35 and Resident #117.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure food was served at a palatable and satisfactory temperature for five (5) of twelve (12) residents interviewed in Resident Council. (Residents #16, #26, #38, #42, and #53) Finding Include: On 11/02/21 at 2:00 PM, during Resident Council meeting, residents complained of receiving cold food if they decide to eat in their rooms and not in the dining area. The residents explained that all three meals have been served cold in their rooms. Residents explained they have talked about food being cold in previous resident council meetings and have made the Social Worker aware of the cold food. At 3:00 PM on 11/02/21, during an interview with Social Worker, she explained she does attend the resident council meetings monthly at the request of the residents and takes the meeting minutes. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to prevent the possible spread of infection while providing incontinent care for two (2) of three (3) observations. Resident #35 and Resident #45. Findings Include: Record review of the facility's policy, Hand Hygiene Policy, dated March 2020, revealed, Policy: The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for proper hand hygiene to prevent spread of infection to other personnel, residents, and visitors. Policy Guidelines: All facility personnel must perform hand hygiene for at least 20 seconds under the following conditions: .8. Before handling clean or soiled dressings/linens/etc. 9. Before performing resident care procedures .11. After handling soiled dressings/linen, contaminated equipment, etc. 12. [...]
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | Fine | $6,760 |
| March 19, 2026 | Fine | $6,760 |
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) | 3.78 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.35 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.34 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.29 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.14 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 49.5% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 54.5% | 38.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.52 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 3.96 on weekdays and 3.34 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.74 in April to June 2025 to 3.78 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 | 3.78 | 0.35 | 3.96 | 3.34 | 3.7% | 0 of 90 | 89 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.32 | 0.41 | 4.57 | 3.70 | 2.4% | 0 of 92 | 80 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.87 | 0.34 | 4.13 | 3.20 | 3.0% | 5 of 92 | 85 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.74 | 0.37 | 4.04 | 2.97 | 3.0% | 9 of 91 | 83 |
| 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 | 40.5 | 20.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 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 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 28.8 | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.2 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 28.3 | 27.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.8 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: GREENBRIAR NURSING CENTER, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cain, Avonna | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 07/04/2010 | |
| Cain, Avonna | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/04/2010 | |
| Cain, Avonna | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2007 | |
| Ashley, Heather | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/24/2023 | |
| Johns, Stephen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2007 | |
| Ashley, Heather | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/24/2023 | |
| Cain, Avonna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/04/2010 | |
| Johns, Stephen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2009 |
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 5 problems in this area, most recently on February 10, 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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 26, 2026: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- 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 March 19, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.34 hours per resident per day, below the Mississippi average of 3.50.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Ocean Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center Ocean Springs, 11.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Sunplex Sub-Acute Center Ocean Springs, 11.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 39 citations
- Lakeview Nursing Center Gulfport, 12.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Gulfport Care Center Gulfport, 13.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Driftwood Nursing Center Gulfport, 13.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center Gulfport, 13.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 42 citations
- River Chase Village Gautier, 15.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 10 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 Greenbriar Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Greenbriar Nursing Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Greenbriar Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 12, 2025. The Mississippi average is 6.8.
- Has Greenbriar Nursing Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $13,520 in the last three years.
- Does Greenbriar Nursing Center 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 Greenbriar Nursing Center?
- CMS lists 8 owners and managers. Legal business name: GREENBRIAR NURSING CENTER, 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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