Copiah County, Mississippi · Nursing home
Pine Crest Guest Home Inc
2 of 5 overall from CMS
133 Pine Street, Hazlehurst, MS 39083
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 2.7
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.19 hours Above the state average of 4.18
- Nursing staff who left in a year 44.8% Below the state average of 45.7%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 8 2 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $10,364 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 91.1% of 55 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Pine Crest Guest Home Inc is a 55-bed nursing home in Hazlehurst, Mississippi (Copiah County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.19 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Mississippi average of 4.18. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $10,364 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 55
- Residents per day (average)
- 50.1
- Certified since
- 1995 (31 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Cavalier Healthcare (4 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Pine Crest Guest Home Inc
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $10,364 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.01 hours per resident on weekends against 4.19 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.38 hours per resident per day; the Mississippi average is 0.64. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Mississippi average 2.7
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Mississippi average 2.8
- Staffing 3 of 5 Mississippi average 3.8
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Mississippi average 2.2
The vertical line marks the Mississippi average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.19 h Mississippi average 4.18
- Nurse aides 2.38 h Mississippi average 2.43
- Licensed practical nurses 1.43 h Mississippi average 1.11
- Registered nurses 0.38 h Mississippi average 0.64
- All staff, weekends 3.01 h Mississippi average 3.50
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 9 hours. The vertical line marks the Mississippi average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover44.8%
- Mississippi average45.7%
- Registered nurse turnover40.0%
- Mississippi average38.5%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Mississippi and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 27.7% | 20.5% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.0% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 1.6% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 95.4% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.6% | 19.6% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.5% | 23.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 97.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.9% | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 11.4% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 4.9% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.27 | 2.43 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.89 | 2.86 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.2% | 88.5% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Too few residents or stays to report | 84.6% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.3% | 27.7% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.7% | 15.5% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 2 were at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 2 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jun 16, 2025: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 2 | 3 |
Mississippi homes averaged 6.8 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (8)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 6, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 6, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2020)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2020)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | Fine | $5,182 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Fine | $5,182 |
Mississippi homes averaged 1.1 fines and $17,231 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Mississippi
- Size187 of 201 by certified beds
- Mississippi average residents per day73.7
- ChainCavalier Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating2.5 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Copiah County2
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Pine Crest Guest Home Inc?
Pine Crest Guest Home Inc has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Pine Crest Guest Home Inc have?
Pine Crest Guest Home Inc has 55 certified beds. It averages 50.1 residents per day, about 91.1% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Pine Crest Guest Home Inc?
The home reports 4.19 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.38 hours from registered nurses. The Mississippi average is 4.18 hours and 0.64 hours from registered nurses.
Has Pine Crest Guest Home Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $10,364 in the past three years.
Does Pine Crest Guest Home Inc accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Copiah County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 255210. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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