Reginald P White Nursing Facility sits at 1451 North Lakeland Drive in Meridian, Mississippi, and has 120 certified beds, but usually about 97 residents, with a bed occupancy rate of 81%. The place is owned by the state government and accepts Medicaid but doesn't take Medicare or CCRC arrangements, and you'll find it isn't part of a hospital or a large chain, but stands on its own. Skilled nursing services are available in a post-acute care setting, and there's help with daily living needs like bathing, dressing, and transfers, plus medication management, so residents who need around-the-clock medical care get what they need, with doctors and a registered nurse staff, LPNs, CNAs, therapists, social workers, and other specialists on hand for 12 to 16 hours of nursing care and supervision, but always covered by a 24-hour call system, and they've got their healthcare staffing well documented, including hours for all their professional staff like physical and occupational therapists, dieticians, and speech therapists. Services at the facility for residents include mental health programs, rehab for folks after surgery, illness or injury, nutritional counseling, and pharmacy support, and they have organized activities-a mix of daily scheduled things, community-run programs, and resident-led groups-plus there's a family council and resident council giving people a say.
Meals come from a professional chef with a restaurant-style dining room and special meals for different dietary needs, like for folks with diabetes or food allergies, and there are meal preparation and regular dining choices that take care of those who want variety and comfort, while each room comes fully furnished, with private bathrooms, air conditioning, WiFi, cable TV, kitchenettes, and probably enough space to settle in comfortably; move-in help and concierge services are offered to make arrival easier. The building itself is fully sprinklered for fire safety and has amenities like a dining room, fitness room, game room, library, wellness center, and a beauty salon, along with outdoor walking paths, gardens, and outdoor spaces to get out and enjoy the sunshine or socialize. For getting out and about, there's community-operated transportation and help arranging rides for non-medical needs, and to keep things tidy, there's both housekeeping and laundry or linen services.
Activities can include music, movie nights, arts and crafts in an arts room, and exercise or wellness classes, plus other community programs and entertainment, with options like a spa and wellness room for a little relaxation. There's a long history of state inspections with high ratings, like A- for long-term care, A+ for short-term care, and their inspection history has included A+ grades-reporting just one minor deficiency and no serious complaints over the recent year. They've even earned Best Nursing Home in Mississippi Awards three years in a row, and a Top Nursing Home Award in 2020, which makes them stand out in the Meridian area as one of seven local nursing homes - always ranking near the top. On top of care and amenities, the facility runs state-certified caregiver and dementia/Alzheimer's training programs, RAL (Residential Assisted Living) and senior home care training, and Medicaid training for those who work here or want to learn more about caregiving. So, even though Reginald P White Nursing Facility doesn't try to be fancy, it does cover all the basics for safety, comfort, and medical needs, with a little extra for folks who want to stay active and social.
