Jefferson County Nursing Home

910 Main Street · Fayette, MS · 39069 · 6017863888

60 certified beds Government - County

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 77
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 83
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 60
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.533.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.680.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.97≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year35%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected March 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected March 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 29, 2021

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected February 15, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 29, 2021

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 15, 2022 · Infection Control

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255164 · certified since April 13, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.