Baptist Nursing Home-Calhoun, Inc
152 Burke Calhoun City Road · Calhoun City, MS · 38916 · 6626286611
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025
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.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 5, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 26, 2023
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 3, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2022
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected August 3, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 25A233 · certified since March 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.