Pontotoc Nursing Home
176 South Main Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863 · (662) 489-5510
Non profit - Other · 44 certified beds
Pontotoc Nursing Home has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 3 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 9, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 9, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 9, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 9, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
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 | 4.27 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.86 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.82 | 1.11 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.58 | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.6% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day | 42.1 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center Pontotoc · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sunshine Health Care, Inc Pontotoc · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- River Place Nursing Center Amory · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Diversicare of Amory Amory · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Nmmc Baldwyn Nursing Facility Baldwyn · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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