Queen City Nursing Center

    1201 28th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.9ยท11 reviews

    Clean community with compassionate staff

    I'm very pleased with this community - it's clean, fresh-smelling, and the food is consistently good. The staff are friendly, compassionate, and professional (including attentive RNs and strong leadership), provide 24/7 coverage, and kept our family reassured and updated during COVID; I feel my mom is well cared for.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.91ยท(11)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.6
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      3.9
    • Value

      3.9

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing and caregiver team
    • 24-hour staffing coverage
    • Resident-centered care approach
    • Clean, well-maintained environment
    • Well-regarded dining and meal service
    • Proactive, visible leadership
    • Consistent family updates and reassurance during outbreaks

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff performance and professionalism
    • Gaps in clinical assessment and timely response
    • Restraint-use practices lacking consistent oversight
    • Limited transparency and family communication in adverse events
    • Inadequate outbreak communication and infection-control transparency
    • Gaps in end-of-life care coordination and clinical follow-up

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers present a mixed but specific picture of care at this facility. Many comments emphasize a compassionate clinical team, with nurses and CNAs described as attentive and resident-focused, and families praising 24-hour coverage and regular updatesโ€”particularly during the COVID-19 period. The building and common areas receive positive remarks for cleanliness and maintenance, and dining service is frequently noted as a strength.

    At the same time, there are recurring operational concerns that prospective families should evaluate. Several reviewers describe variability in staff performance and professionalism, indicating an inconsistent experience depending on which caregivers are on shift. Relatedly, some accounts point to gaps in clinical assessment and timely response to changes in residentsโ€™ condition, which suggests variability in clinical oversight and escalation processes.

    Specific procedural concerns appear in reviews as well. The use of physical restraints and how personal-care decisions are implemented were raised, with reports implying that restraint practices and personal-care protocols may lack consistent oversight or clear family communication. There are also reports of limited transparency when adverse events occur; reviewers expressed a desire for clearer, more timely explanations and follow-up from leadership in those circumstances.

    Management and leadership also receive mixed feedback. Many reviewers praise visible, proactive leadership and instances of strong direction from nursing leaders; however, others describe shortcomings in communication during infection-control events and outbreaks. This pattern points to strengths in day-to-day leadership but potential gaps in crisis communication and formal incident transparency.

    For families considering this facility, relevant topics to explore include staffing consistency and turnover, the facilityโ€™s restraint policies and oversight mechanisms, protocols for clinical assessment and escalation, and the communication plan used during outbreaks or serious incidents. Overall, the facility demonstrates clear strengths in compassionate caregiving, maintenance, and dining, alongside operational areas where consistency, clinical oversight, and transparent family communication could be clarified or strengthened.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Queen City Nursing Center is located at 1201 28th Ave, Meridian, MS, 39301.

    About Queen City Nursing Center

    Queen City Nursing Center is a medium-sized nursing facility located in Meridian, Mississippi, offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. With a capacity of 84 beds, this center operates under for-profit, corporate ownership and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs. The facility is designed for residents requiring skilled nursing care and does not function as part of a continuing care retirement community.

    The center delivers an average level of quality in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. Short-term rehabilitation caters to individuals recovering from hospital stays, such as after a stroke, heart attack, infection, or accidental injury. The facilityโ€™s approach emphasizes the recovery and rehabilitation process, providing support for residents as they regain abilities necessary for daily living. Data from the most recent evaluations show that falls resulting in major injuries occur in a small percentage of residents, while infections requiring hospitalization are seen in some short-term stays. Emergency room visits among short-term residents are also noted, representing an area where continuous attention is given to resident wellbeing.

    Long-term care at Queen City Nursing Center focuses on the daily support for residents who require constant medical or personal assistance. A high percentage of long-term residents are able to maintain self-care abilities related to mobility, nutrition, and personal routines. The majority of residents receive annual influenza vaccinations, demonstrating the facilityโ€™s commitment to preventive health measures. Nurse staffing at this center averages nearly four hours and forty-four minutes per resident each day, aiming to ensure residentsโ€™ needs are promptly addressed.

    Weekend staffing at Queen City Nursing Center is an area with challenges, as the consistency between weekend and weekday staffing levels is considered to be poor. Nonetheless, the facility has maintained a stable operation, with its most recent inspection cycle recording no fines or payment denials in the past three years. Inspection reports point to areas for improvement including timely notifications regarding transfers or discharges, updating assessments every three months, and ensuring care plans are comprehensive for each resident. Occasional citations have been issued for not meeting specific professional and safety standards, such as ensuring protection against all types of abuse, developing complete care plans, supervision to prevent accidents, and providing timely communication to residents and their representatives, but these have been classified as presenting low potential for harm and affecting only a few residents, and corrective action was documented.

    Overall, Queen City Nursing Center provides a balanced environment focused on rehabilitation and long-term care, with an average track record in quality ratings. The commitment to vaccination coverage and daily nursing support is notable, as is ongoing participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Residents and their families can expect a professional approach geared toward safety, recovery, and sustained support, with continual attention to regulatory standards and individual resident needs.

    People often ask...

    Queen City Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 1201 28th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301.

    No, Queen City Nursing 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.

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