PONTOTOC NURSING HOME — Nursing Home in PONTOTOC, MS
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 44 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 42.9 |
| CMS Certification Number | 25A380 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.14 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.83 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
PONTOTOC NURSING HOME had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (July 24, 2025), including 2 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — July 24, 2025
-
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. (Level D)Corrected — August 13, 2025
-
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level G)Corrected — August 13, 2025
-
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — August 13, 2025
-
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level G)Corrected — August 13, 2025
Pontotoc Nursing Home is a 44-bed nursing home in Pontotoc, Mississippi. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, above the Mississippi average of 4.1. Its most recent inspection, in July 2025, cited 4 deficiencies, 2 of them severe.
This facility shows a notable strength in having relatively strong nurse staffing compared with others in the state, which can support hands-on care. However, the most recent inspection cited multiple deficiencies—including problems with infection prevention, care planning, daily living assistance, and pressure‑ulcer care—so you may want to ask how those specific issues were corrected and what ongoing monitoring is in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PONTOTOC NURSING HOME Medicare and Medicaid certified?
PONTOTOC NURSING HOME is not Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is PONTOTOC NURSING HOME's CMS star rating?
PONTOTOC NURSING HOME has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at PONTOTOC NURSING HOME?
PONTOTOC NURSING HOME reports 4.14303 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has PONTOTOC NURSING HOME had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, PONTOTOC NURSING HOME had 4 total deficiencies, including 2 classified as severe.
How many beds does PONTOTOC NURSING HOME have?
PONTOTOC NURSING HOME has 44 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- PONTOTOC HEALTH & REHAB CENTER — 5/5 — 1.0 mi
- SUNSHINE HEALTH CARE, INC — 5/5 — 2.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.