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Pine Crest Guest Home Inc
133 Pine Street, Hazlehurst, MS 39083 · Copiah County · (601) 894-1411
55 certified beds, about 50 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 255210 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 12, 2024, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Mississippi average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
Of 8 health citations since February 2020, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $10,364 in the last three years; the largest was $5,182, and the latest is dated June 16, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.19 hours per resident per day, against 4.18 across Mississippi and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.38 of those hours.
44.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Mississippi average 45.7%).
CMS links it to Cavalier Healthcare, an affiliated group of 4 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 8 health citations on file.
June 16, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from neglect when the facility failed to obtain immediate medical assistance for Resident #1 who sustained a fall from a wheelchair in the facility van. Resident #1 was transported back to the facility while lying on the floor of the facility van and was not assessed by licensed personal for approximately thirty (30) minutes during transport for one (1) of four (4) sampled residents (Resident #1). On [DATE] Resident #1 was transported to an appointment by the Administrator in a wheelchair at 1:06 PM without assistance from a nurse or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). [...]
- J 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 protect a resident from accidents hazards when the facility failed to obtain immediate medical assistance when a resident sustained a fall from a wheelchair in the facility van and was not assessed by licensed personnel for approximately 42 miles while being transported back to the facility while lying on the floor for one (1) of four (4) sampled residents. (Resident #1). The facility's failure to ensure Resident #1 was properly secured and transported safely, under trained supervision, resulted in her fall from a wheelchair in the facility van. Resident #1 was transported back to the facility while lying on the floor of the facility van for approximately 42 miles and arrived back at the facility at 2:40 PM. [...]
December 12, 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, interviews and record review the facility failed to maintain a safe and clean environment related to a leaking roof, damaged ceiling tiles, and thick, black, wet biological growth in air vents for two (2) of three (3) days of observation
- D Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to resolve resident council members' complaints regarding the lack of hot water in a timely manner for one (1) of two (2) halls.
August 10, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- 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 provide the appropriate care and services to ensure a resident with an indwelling catheter received appropriate care and services to prevent urinary tract infections for one (1) of two (2) residents reviewed with indwelling catheters.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure infection control measures were consistently implemented to prevent the development and/or transmission of infection for one (1) of 12 sampled residents.
February 13, 2020Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment related to Respiratory Care, for one (1) of 20 MDS assessments reviewed, Resident #21.
- 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, record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to accurately document a physician's order as prescribed, for one (1) of 20 resident records reviewed, Resident #24.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 2 on December 12, 2024, 1 on August 10, 2023, 3 on February 13, 2020.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | Fine | $5,182 |
| June 16, 2025 | Fine | $5,182 |
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) | 4.19 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.38 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.01 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.38 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.43 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 44.8% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40.0% | 38.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.39 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 4.67 on weekdays and 3.01 on weekends, 36% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.99 in April to June 2025 to 4.19 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 | 4.19 | 0.38 | 4.67 | 3.01 | 0.7% | 2 of 90 | 50 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.96 | 0.26 | 4.30 | 3.07 | 0.4% | 2 of 92 | 51 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.20 | 0.34 | 4.57 | 3.25 | 0.0% | 3 of 92 | 47 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.99 | 0.32 | 4.34 | 3.09 | 0.0% | 4 of 91 | 48 |
| 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 | 27.7 | 20.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 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 | 16.6 | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.3 | 27.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.7 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.9 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PINECREST LLC. CMS links this home to Cavalier Healthcare, a group of 4 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby, Albert | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Guins, George | Corporate director | Individual | 10/27/2009 | |
| Hughes, Dianna | Corporate director | Individual | 10/27/2009 |
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 you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 16, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- 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 December 12, 2024: "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 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 13, 2020: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem 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."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.01 hours per resident per day, below the Mississippi average of 3.50.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Copiah Living Center Crystal Springs, 8.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Haven Hall Health Care Center Brookhaven, 19.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Trend Health and Rehab of Brookhaven Brookhaven, 19.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Diversicare of Brookhaven Brookhaven, 19.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Silver Cross Health & Rehab Brookhaven, 19.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation Byram, 23.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 49 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 Pine Crest Guest Home Inc's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Pine Crest Guest Home Inc 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Pine Crest Guest Home Inc get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 12, 2024. The Mississippi average is 6.8.
- Has Pine Crest Guest Home Inc been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $10,364 in the last three years.
- Does Pine Crest Guest Home Inc 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 Pine Crest Guest Home Inc?
- CMS lists 3 owners and managers, and links the home to Cavalier Healthcare. Legal business name: PINECREST 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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