Jefferson County Nursing Home
910 Main Street, Fayette, MS 39069 · (601) 786-3888
Government - County · 60 certified beds
Jefferson County Nursing Home has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 4 citations (the Mississippi average is 6.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 15, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.May 15, 2025 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 15, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 15, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.May 15, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.January 25, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.January 25, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Mississippi average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.45 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 1.11 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.87 | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 48.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Humphreys Co Nursing Center Belzoni · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Community Place Brandon · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Brandon Court Brandon · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Brandon Community Care Center Brandon · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Madison Co NH Canton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Jefferson County Nursing Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.