Proactive family communication and medical updates
Knowledgeable clinical and therapy teams
Effective physical-therapy program
Friendly and professional front-desk staff
Respectful, dignified resident interactions
Clean, well-maintained facility
Safe and secure environment
Spacious, comfortable family seating areas
Inclusive activities and exercise offerings
Supportive meal attendants and dining service staff
Warm, welcoming atmosphere
Administrator accessibility and responsiveness
Pastoral and spiritual-visit availability
Punctual and dependable service
Cons
Limited information on dining quality and menu variety
Unclear availability of memory-care or dementia-specific programming
Limited visibility into staffing continuity and weekend coverage
Few specifics on coordination for complex medical needs
Sparse details on admission, billing, and cost transparency
Summary of reviews
The reviews present a consistently positive picture of day-to-day care at Arrington Living Center, with families emphasizing compassionate, attentive nursing and clinical teams. Communication is a recurrent strength: reviewers note proactive updates, responsive medical communications, and an approachable administrator. Clinical staff are described as knowledgeable, and physical therapy is highlighted for producing measurable improvement in resident mobility. These elements contribute to a general sense of safety and family confidence in care quality.
Staffing and interpersonal dynamics are a major theme. From front-desk employees through nurses, therapy staff, and meal attendants, reviewers describe professional, friendly, and respectful interactions. Several accounts emphasize personalized attention, dignified treatment of residents, and a family-focused culture that fosters peace of mind. The availability of pastoral visits and inclusive group activities, including engaging exercise sessions, supports residents’ social and spiritual needs as well as physical rehabilitation.
Facility- and service-level features are likewise described positively. The building and common areas are called clean, well-maintained, and not overcrowded; specific mentions include spacious family seating and a welcoming first impression. Meal-service staff and attendants are praised for helpfulness and attentiveness, although reviewers provide few specifics about food variety or menu quality. Management visibility and responsiveness are noted favorably, which appears to reinforce confidence among families.
Notable patterns and considerations for prospective families: the publicly voiced experience centers on strong interpersonal care, effective therapy, and good communication, but the reviews offer limited detail on some operational areas. There is little explicit information about dining menus, memory-care programming, weekend or shift staffing consistency, coordination of complex medical care, and admission/billing practices. Prospective families should confirm those elements directly—ask about menu cycles and accommodations, memory-care services if relevant, staffing ratios and weekend coverage, clinical handoffs for complex conditions, and the facility’s billing/contract details—to ensure alignment with specific needs.
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Medicare Ratings
1·/ 5
Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov
Location
Arrington Living Center is located at 701 S Holly St, Collins, MS, 39428.
About Arrington Living Center
Arrington Living Center sits next to Covington County Hospital and offers sixty skilled nursing beds for folks needing short-term or long-term care, with services like 24-hour nursing, medication help, and therapy for memory loss, Parkinson's disease, swallowing troubles, and more. The nursing staff, led by Administrator Christie Walters and 80 other trained medical professionals, gives care at all hours, while licensed medical directors take care of exam needs, and pharmacy staff handles medicines. Patricia Young manages the activities here, so residents get to join in daily life skills support, social events, educational programs, and family outreach. The therapy team, including certified rehab and speech therapists, helps people recover from strokes, accidents, balance problems, orthopedic injuries, and breathing conditions, and trains folks in energy saving and fall prevention. Living spaces at Arrington feel open and comfortable, with private or shared rooms that each have private bathrooms designed to be safe and accessible, and some include kitchenettes and adjustable beds, all with phones and natural light. Residents have cable, fast internet, and Wi-Fi for staying connected, and they can relax in the courtyard or on the porch, visit the salon or barber shop, enjoy movies, take part in games or arts, tend the community garden, or walk the paths. The activity room and fitness area stay busy with scheduled activities, wellness programs, and plenty of chances for everyone to talk and move about. The dining room serves meals all day long, with options for room service and special diets-like diabetes-friendly or allergy-sensitive choices-made by professional chefs, so everyone gets something good to eat. Folks don't have to worry about laundry or housekeeping since staff handles it, and there's transportation and safe parking when it's needed. The facility works with Medicare and Medicaid and aims to keep residents safe and comfortable, helping with daily living like bathing, dressing, and eating, while keeping a close eye on people needing extra help with memory, incontinence, or other medical needs, and with its tie to the hospital, medical attention's always within reach if someone's health needs change.
People often ask...
Arrington Living Center offers assisted living and skilled nursing.
There are 1 photos of Arrington Living Center on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 701 S Holly St, Collins, MS 39428.
No, Arrington Living Center does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In Mississippi, the State Department of Health licenses care facilities and publishes the survey, complaint, and infection-control reports from its inspections.
License number
nh-255331
Facility type
Nursing Home
Special certification
Medicaid/Medicare – Dually certified
Inspection Reports
44
Reports
19
Citations
17
Complaints
7
Years
01 Jun 2025Revisit
01 Jun 2025Revisit
Recommended reinstatement of compliance after finding the deficiency addressed. The review noted compliance could be sustained.
01 Jun 2025Revisit
01 Jun 2025Revisit
Determined that the provider could be placed back in compliance following a desk review.
01 Jun 2025Revisit
01 Jun 2025Revisit
Found no deficiencies.
01 Jun 2025Revisit
01 Jun 2025Revisit
Determined that the facility was in compliance and recommended returning it to compliance effective 05/28/2025.
01 Nov 2024Complaint
01 Nov 2024Complaint
Found no deficiencies. Investigated a complaint alleging resident neglect and care not provided per physician orders.
01 Nov 2024Complaint
01 Nov 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging resident neglect related to pressure ulcers and care not provided per physician orders; found no deficiencies.
01 Sept 2024Complaint
01 Sept 2024Complaint
Found no deficiencies after a complaint investigation.
01 Sept 2024Complaint
01 Sept 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging concerns about resident rights, accidents, quality of care related to a fall with injury, and quality of life. Found no deficiencies.
01 May 2024Complaint
01 May 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint about missing dentures and weight loss and found no deficiencies.
01 May 2024Complaint
01 May 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint about missing dentures and weight loss; found no deficiencies.
01 Feb 2024Complaint
01 Feb 2024Complaint
Investigated and found deficiencies in care planning and transfer safety resulting in a resident's ankle fractures; compliance achieved on 2024-01-18.
§483.21(b)(3)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
§483.25(d)Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices
01 Feb 2024Complaint
01 Feb 2024Complaint
Investigated a transfer-related accident hazard when a stand lift was not used during a resident transfer, resulting in left ankle fractures. Compliance was achieved as of 2024-01-18.
45.21.8Accidents
01 Jan 2024Inspection
01 Jan 2024Inspection
Verified compliance with emergency preparedness requirements and found no deficiencies.
01 Jan 2024Inspection
01 Jan 2024Inspection
Found no deficiencies during the annual recertification survey.
01 Jan 2024Inspection
01 Jan 2024Inspection
Found no deficiencies after the annual recertification survey conducted January 2-4, 2024.
01 Jan 2024Inspection
01 Jan 2024Inspection
Found no deficiencies cited during the review. The findings indicated compliance with applicable life safety requirements.
01 Dec 2022Complaint
01 Dec 2022Complaint
Investigated a complaint of abuse and found no deficiencies.
01 Dec 2022Infection Control
01 Dec 2022Infection Control
Found no deficiencies. A COVID-19 focused infection control review and complaint investigation were conducted in December 2022.
01 Dec 2022Infection Control
01 Dec 2022Infection Control
Found no deficiencies cited after a focused infection control review and complaint investigation.
01 Dec 2022Infection Control
01 Dec 2022Infection Control
Investigated a complaint alleging resident safety concerns. Concluded no deficiencies were found.
01 Dec 2022Complaint
01 Dec 2022Complaint
Determined no deficiencies were found after investigating a complaint of abuse.
01 Dec 2022Complaint
01 Dec 2022Complaint
Found to be in compliance with emergency preparedness requirements during a Covid-19 focused survey.
01 Dec 2022Complaint
01 Dec 2022Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies; determined compliance with applicable standards.
01 Dec 2022Complaint
01 Dec 2022Complaint
Found no deficiencies after a focused infection control review and complaint investigation conducted on 2022-12-21.
01 Dec 2022Infection Control
01 Dec 2022Infection Control
Found no deficiencies. The assessment showed compliance with Covid-19 related emergency preparedness requirements.
01 Nov 2022Revisit
01 Nov 2022Revisit
Determined that prior deficiencies were addressed and compliance was restored.
01 Nov 2022Revisit
01 Nov 2022Revisit
Found no deficiencies.
01 Nov 2022Revisit
01 Nov 2022Revisit
Confirmed compliance with the minimum standards and recommended the facility be placed back in compliance.
01 Nov 2022Revisit
01 Nov 2022Revisit
Determined that compliance with the Life Safety Code had been restored after corrective measures. No deficiencies were cited.
01 Sept 2022Inspection
01 Sept 2022Inspection
Found inadequate ADL care when a resident's hair was not washed during a bed bath, despite dependence on staff for ADL.
45.21.2Activities of daily living
01 Sept 2022Inspection
01 Sept 2022Inspection
Found that smoke barrier doors did not meet the 20-minute fire resistance requirement and did not properly close when alarms activated.
NFPA 101; 19.3.7.6, 19.3.7.8, 19.3.7.9Subdivision of Building Spaces - Smoke Barrier Doors
01 Sept 2022Inspection
01 Sept 2022Inspection
Investigated smoke barrier doors failed to close as required by life safety codes, affecting a smoke barrier area and prompting repairs and ongoing monitoring.
NFPA 101, 19.3.7.6; 19.3.7.8; 19.3.7.9; Date of Construction & Life Safety (1985 edition)Date of Construction & Life Safety
01 Sept 2022Complaint
01 Sept 2022Complaint
Investigated a complaint; noted noncompliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements and cited deficiencies.
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01 Sept 2022Inspection
01 Sept 2022Inspection
Investigated complaints and found deficiencies in weekend mail delivery, ADL care including hair washing, and infection prevention practices involving equipment.
483.10(g)(6)-(9)Right to Forms of Communication w/ Privacy
483.24(a)(2)ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents
483.80Infection Prevention & Control
01 Sept 2022Complaint
01 Sept 2022Complaint
Investigated a complaint and determined noncompliance with licensure requirements; abuse and cold, uncooked food allegations were not substantiated.
Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm; state licensure requirementsLicensure compliance
01 Sept 2022Inspection
01 Sept 2022Inspection
Verified compliance with emergency preparedness requirements and found no deficiencies.
01 Oct 2020Infection Control
01 Oct 2020Infection Control
Found no deficiencies. The COVID-19 emergency preparedness focus showed compliance.
01 Oct 2020Infection Control
01 Oct 2020Infection Control
Determined no deficiencies related to infection control. Compliance with infection control guidelines was established.
01 Jul 2020Infection Control
01 Jul 2020Infection Control
Found no deficiencies.
01 Jul 2020Infection Control
01 Jul 2020Infection Control
Found no deficiencies related to infection control.
01 May 2020Infection Control
01 May 2020Infection Control
Found compliance with infection control requirements and CMS/CDC-recommended practices.
01 May 2020Infection Control
01 May 2020Infection Control
Found no deficiencies related to infection control during a Covid-19 focused review.
01 Aug 2019Inspection
01 Aug 2019Inspection
Identified deficiencies in transfer and bed-hold communications, care planning, and kitchen sanitation processes.
S483.15(c)(3)-(6)(8)Notice Requirements Before Transfer/Discharge
S483.15(d)(1)-(2)Notice of Bed-Hold Policy Before/Upon Transfer
S483.21(b)(1)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
S483.21(b)(2)(i)-(iii)Care Plan Timing and Revision
S483.60(i)(1)-(2)Food Safety and Sanitation
01 Aug 2019Inspection
01 Aug 2019Inspection
Found dishwashing sanitation failures, including low sanitizer levels and improper hand hygiene during dish handling.
45.32.3Dishwashing
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