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Pontotoc Nursing Home
176 South Main Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863 · Pontotoc County · (662) 489-5510
44 certified beds, about 42 residents a day · Non profit - Other · Medicaid since 1996
Inside a hospital Certified for Medicaid
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 25A380 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 9, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Mississippi average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
Of 8 health citations since April 2024, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.27 hours per resident per day, against 4.18 across Mississippi and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.86 of those hours.
28.6% 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.
104/24
407/25
307/26
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 8 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
5D
0E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 9, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the residents right to dignity was maintained by not providing privacy for a urinary catheter drainage bag for two (2) of 16 sampled residents. (Resident #1 and Resident #41)
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide a comfortable and homelike environment for two (2) of 42 residents. (Resident #12 and Resident #19)
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to maintain infection control practices by failing to ensure respiratory equipment was stored in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination (Resident #39) for one (1) of thirteen sampled residents. Findings Include: Record review of facility policy titled Nebulizer Masks, Tubing, and Bag Protocol with a review date of 3/4/2025 revealed, It is the policy of (Proper Name) that nebulizer masks and tubing should be dried and stored when not in use. An observation on 7/9/2026 at 9:43 AM revealed staff had just exited Resident #39's room. After staff exited, Resident #39's nebulizer mask was observed lying on the floor. On 7/9/2026 at 9:46 AM, the Infection Preventionist confirmed the nebulizer mask was not in a protective bag. [...]
July 24, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- G 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, resident and staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement Activity of Daily Living (ADL) care plans for Residents #1, #17, and #30 and failed to implement a pressure ulcer care plan for Resident # 6 for (4) four of 16 resident care plans reviewed. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled, “Plan of Care,” last revised 06/27/24, revealed, Policy: It is the policy of “Proper Name” to properly provide patient care planning… Procedure: 2.) “An interdisciplinary collaborative manner as appropriate to the needs of the patient should be utilized to develop and implement the care plan . Resident #1 Record review of the Care Plan for Resident #1 revealed under, Problem/Need: I require assistance w/ (with) ADLs (activities of daily living) r/t (related to) weakness, debility, and dementia. [...]
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to assess and implement timely interventions to address skin integrity concerns, resulting in progression of a pressure injury and delayed wound healing for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. (Resident #6)
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to address resident equipment in disrepair, resulting in a resident continuing to use an unsafe and uncomfortable wheelchair for approximately one month for one (1) of 31 residents utilizing wheelchairs reviewed. Resident #4 Record review of the facility policy titled, “Medical Equipment Management Program Medical Equipment Repair” with a revision date of 4/22 revealed “Policy: The Biomedical-Clinical Services Department is responsible for providing safe, effective and timely repair of all Medical Equipment .” Record review of “(Proper Name) Biomed” record from 10/02/24 to 6/20/25 revealed no documentation regarding repair or replacement of Resident #4’s wheelchair. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to provide Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care for three (3) of 42 residents observed during the initial tour related to nail care for Resident #17 and failed to shave Residents #1 and #30. Findings Include: The facility provided a statement on letterhead signed by the Director of Nursing that revealed, “(Proper name) of the facility does not have a personal hygiene policy.” Review of the facility policy titled, Nails, Care of, last revised 08/06/24, revealed: “Policy: It is the policy of 'Proper Name' Nursing Home that nails should be properly cared for . [...]
April 24, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to submit accurate staffing data into the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system for one (1) of four (4) quarters reviewed. First Quarter 2024. Findings Include: Record review of a typed document on facility letterhead dated 4/24/24, and signed by the Administrative Assistant revealed The facility does not have a written policy on accurate submission of staffing data into the Payroll Based Journal . Record review of the PBJ (Payroll Based Journal) Staffing Data Report CASPER Report 1705D FY (Fiscal Year) Quarter 1 2024 (October 1 - December 31), revealed No RN (Registered Nurse) Hours - Triggered. Triggered = Four or More Days Within the Quarter with no RN Hours. The CASPER Report also revealed Failed to have Licensed Nursing Coverage 24 Hours/Day - Triggered. [...]
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on April 24, 2024.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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) | 4.27 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.86 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.49 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.58 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.82 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 28.6% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 11.1% | 38.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.10 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 4.58 on weekdays and 3.49 on weekends, 24% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.14 in April to June 2025 to 4.27 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 | 4.27 | 0.86 | 4.58 | 3.49 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 42 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.42 | 0.78 | 4.67 | 3.79 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 42 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.37 | 0.98 | 4.69 | 3.56 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 42 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.14 | 0.83 | 4.42 | 3.46 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 43 |
| 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 | 11.4 | 20.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.6 | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.4 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.9 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
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.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- 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 July 24, 2025: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 9, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 24, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.49 hours per resident per day, below the Mississippi average of 3.50.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center Pontotoc, 1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Sunshine Health Care, Inc Pontotoc, 2.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Cedars Health Center Tupelo, 13.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Union Co Health and Rehab Center, Inc New Albany, 16.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Tupelo Community Care Center Tupelo, 18.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- New Albany Health & Rehab Center New Albany, 18.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Diversicare of Tupelo Tupelo, 18.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 48 citations
- Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home Okolona, 21.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 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 Pontotoc Nursing Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Pontotoc Nursing Home 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 Pontotoc Nursing Home get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 9, 2026. The Mississippi average is 6.8.
- Has Pontotoc Nursing Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Pontotoc Nursing Home accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Pontotoc Nursing Home?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
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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