Ashland Health and Rehabilitation
5★ official rating · 60 beds
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Vanguard Healthcare
6 nursing homes · 1 state · 560 beds
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Vanguard Healthcare at a glance
- Nursing homes
- 6
- States
- 1
- Licensed beds
- 560
- Average rating
- 3.5★
- Rated 4★ or better
- 50%
Is Vanguard Healthcare a good nursing home group?
Across 6 rated homes, Vanguard Healthcare averages 3.5★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 50% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 33% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.
A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.
Vanguard Healthcare quality vs. the national average
Across the 6 homes with an official inspection rating, Vanguard Healthcare averages 3.5★. 50% are rated 4★ or better, and 33% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.
| Measure | Vanguard Healthcare | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Average rating | 3.5★ | 3.0★ |
| Homes rated 4★ or better | 50% | 40% |
| Homes rated 1–2★ | 33% | 41% |
How Vanguard Healthcare’s homes are distributed
- 5★3
- 4★0
- 3★1
- 2★1
- 1★1
Vanguard Healthcare nursing home ratings by state
Where Vanguard Healthcare operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.
| State | Homes | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 6 | 3.5★ |
Highest-rated Vanguard Healthcare homes
The best-rated Vanguard Healthcare nursing homes we have on record, by official inspection rating.
Lowest-rated Vanguard Healthcare homes
The lowest-rated Vanguard Healthcare homes we have on record — the ones to look at most closely and ask the most questions about.
About Vanguard Healthcare
Vanguard Healthcare Services is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, and operates skilled-nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Mississippi. The company offers long-term and rehabilitation care, emphasizing compliance with federal, state, and company guidelines.
The founding history indicates that before establishing Vanguard in 1998, the principal teamed up with Jere Ervin in 1991 to form International Health Care Associates, Inc. (IHCA), which acquired 32 skilled-nursing facilities; prior to that, from 1982 to 1991, they worked in health-care real estate acquisitions with Jacques-Miller, Inc.
Regarding the corporate structure and leadership, Vanguard Healthcare Services describes itself as a multi-facility long-term care operator. Current senior leadership includes Amy Ulery-Brown as Chief Operations Officer, John T. Fick as Chief Financial Officer, and Donna Ables as Chief Compliance Officer.
The chain’s scope, based on CMS data, includes six facilities in Mississippi. NursingHomeDatabase lists those facilities and notes roles such as “5% or greater direct ownership interest” in a subset, suggesting direct control or ownership of at least five facilities in Mississippi.
- Founded
- 1998
- Headquarters
- Brentwood, Tennessee
- Website
- vanguardhc.com/about
Leadership
Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.
Where Vanguard Healthcare operates
Vanguard Healthcare runs nursing homes in Mississippi. Pick a state to see every Vanguard Healthcare home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.
All homes Vanguard Healthcare runs
Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.
- Aurora Health and Rehabilitation
3★ official rating · 120 beds
Official inspection rating - Pine Forest Health and Rehabilitation
1★ official rating · 120 beds
Official inspection rating - Rest Haven Health and Rehabilitation
2★ official rating · 60 beds
Official inspection rating - Shady Lawn Health and Rehabilitation
5★ official rating · 100 beds
Official inspection rating - Vicksburg Convalescent Center
5★ official rating · 100 beds
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Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Healthcare
- How many nursing homes does Vanguard Healthcare operate?
- Vanguard Healthcare operates 6 nursing homes across 1 state with about 560 licensed beds in total.
- What states does Vanguard Healthcare operate in?
- Vanguard Healthcare runs nursing homes in Mississippi. Its largest presence is in Mississippi.
- Is Vanguard Healthcare a good nursing home group?
- Across 6 rated homes, Vanguard Healthcare averages 3.5★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 50% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 33% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.
- Where is Vanguard Healthcare headquartered?
- Vanguard Healthcare is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.
- How are these ratings determined?
- The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.