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Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf
1320 Winfield Street, Prentiss, MS 39474 · Jefferson Davis County · (601) 792-1172
55 certified beds, about 48 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1970
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Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 255050 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 23, 2026, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Mississippi average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 10 health citations since February 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.66 hours per resident per day, against 4.18 across Mississippi and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.90 of those hours.
34.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Mississippi average 45.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
202/23
111/24
704/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 10 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
9D
1E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
April 23, 2026Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored in a manner that maintained freshness and quality and was properly labeled and dated in accordance with professional standards for food safety for one (1) of two (2) kitchen observations.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to privacy during medication administration for one (1) of five (5) residents reviewed for medication administration. Resident #5.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the Level I Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) was completed accurately to reflect a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and the use of an antipsychotic medication for one (1) of (16) sampled reviewed. Resident #41.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement care plan interventions related to wound care for one (1) of 16 sampled residents. Resident #1.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to follow physician orders for treatment of a pressure ulcer for one (1) of (1) resident reviewed for wound care. Resident #1.
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee failed to sustain corrective actions to prevent recurrence of previously cited deficiencies, specifically, the facility was cited for failing to ensure food was stored, labeled, and dated in accordance with professional standards for food safety during an annual recertification survey on 11/21/2024 and was cited again for the same deficiencies during the current survey, demonstrating that QAPI failed to sustain ongoing monitoring and oversight to prevent recurrence for one (1) of seven (7) deficiencies cited. F812Findings include: [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to perform hand hygiene to prevent the potential spread of infection during medication administration for one (1) of five (5) residents reviewed for medication administration. Resident #4.
November 21, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food safety related to expired foods, overly ripe produce, and scoops stored in dry bins touching food items for one (1) of two (2) kitchen observations.
February 22, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide care and services consistent with professional standards of practice for a pressure ulcer for one (1) of two (2) pressure wound care observations. Resident #11. Findings Include: Review of the facility's procedure Wound Care, revised June 2018, revealed, .The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for the care of wounds to promote healing .Steps in Procedure .7. Use no-touch technique . A record review of the Physician Orders for February 2023 revealed a treatment order with an order date of 1/20/23 for Resident #11 for Wound care for RT (Right) buttock: Cleanse wound w/(with) wound cleanser. Pack wound w/dry gauze. Cover w/5x5 foam border. Change daily or PRN (as needed) or soilage or dislodgement. DX (Diagnosis): Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer Rt Buttock. [...]
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a licensed nurse had the specific competencies and skill set to stage pressure wounds for two (2) of two (2) residents reviewed for pressure wounds. Resident #11 and Resident #13. Findings Include: A review of the facility's policy, Competency of Nursing Staff, revised October 2017, revealed, Policy Statement .2. In addition, licensed nurses and nursing assistants employed (or contracted) by the facility will: b. demonstrate specific competencies and skill sets deemed necessary to care for the needs of residents, as identified through resident assessments and described in the plans of care .Policy Interpretation and Implementation 1. [...]
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on February 22, 2023.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.66 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.90 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.66 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.65 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.11 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.0% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% | 38.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.40 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.06 on weekdays and 3.66 on weekends, 28% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 4.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.63 in April to June 2025 to 4.66 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.66 | 0.90 | 5.06 | 3.66 | 4.7% | 0 of 90 | 48 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.73 | 0.95 | 5.08 | 3.84 | 8.3% | 0 of 92 | 45 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.48 | 0.88 | 4.77 | 3.74 | 9.5% | 0 of 92 | 47 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.63 | 0.81 | 4.95 | 3.85 | 5.6% | 0 of 91 | 48 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Mississippi, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.09 | 0.60 | 4.35 | 3.44 | 6.2% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.6 | 20.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.6 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.7 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.6 | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.3 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.9 | 27.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.8 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FORREST COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest County General Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2012 |
| Answorth, Peggy | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Causey, Jana | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Hester, Ben | Corporate director | Individual | 08/01/2015 | |
| McArthur, Harry | Corporate director | Individual | 08/01/2024 | |
| McNease, Shea | Corporate director | Individual | 08/01/2024 | |
| Mercier, Andrew | Corporate director | Individual | 03/04/2024 | |
| Steele, Erik | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Answorth, Peggy | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Causey, Jana | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| McArthur, Harry | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2024 | |
| McNease, Shea | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2024 | |
| Mercier, Andrew | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/04/2024 | |
| Steele, Erik | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Davis, Charles | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Evans, Roy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Hester, Ben | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/10/2017 | |
| Davis, Charles | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/07/2025 | |
| Evans, Roy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/07/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 23, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 23, 2026: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 23, 2026: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 23, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Landmark of Collins Collins, 19.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Hillcrest Nursing Center Magee, 21.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Columbia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Columbia, 22.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Myrtles Nursing Center, LLC Columbia, 23.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- The Grove Columbia, 23.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 14 citations
Mississippi contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Mississippi. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Mississippi State Department of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Mississippi Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, MDHS Division of Aging and Adult Services, 1-888-844-0041. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: MSDH Nursing Home Search, where Mississippi publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 23, 2026. The Mississippi average is 6.8.
- Has Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Ecf?
- CMS lists 19 owners and managers. Legal business name: FORREST COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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