Tippah County Nursing Home
1005 City Avenue North, Ripley, MS 38663 · (662) 837-2111
Government - County · 40 certified beds
Tippah County Nursing Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 7 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 February 19, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.February 19, 2026 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 19, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.February 19, 2026 · F0565 · 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.February 19, 2026 · F0584 · 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.February 19, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 19, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.February 19, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- 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.November 6, 2024 · F0584 · 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 | 4.95 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.48 | 1.11 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.74 | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.2% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 40 |
| Average residents per day | 31.8 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Rest Haven Health and Rehabilitation Ripley · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Diversicare of Ripley Ripley · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Ashland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Diversicare of Batesville Batesville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Great Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Byhalia · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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